Northwood High School

Northwood High School teaches students in grades 9-12 in Kemp Mill.

Northwood High School teaches close to 2,000 students in Kemp Mill.

Northwood High School in Kemp Mill has a large gymnasium for students to use.

Northwood High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12

919 University Blvd W, Silver Spring, MD

Montgomery County Public Schools

3.5

4.8

1,784 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Average SAT Score
1140

Average ACT Score
26

Math Proficiency
23%

Reading Proficiency
63%

Average GPA
3.48

Graduation Rate
83%

Academics

Teachers

College Prep

C+

Administration

C+

Resources/Facilities

Clubs and Activities

C+

Sports

Food

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA

3.48

Reading Proficiency

63%

Math Proficiency

23%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

14:1

Teachers

129

Full Time Teachers

129

Teachers in First or Second Year

19.4%

College Prep

Average SAT

1140

Math

550

Verbal

590

Average ACT

Math

English

Reading

Science

Number of AP Courses

AP Pass Rate

43.5%

AP Math Enrollment

Average

AP Science Enrollment

High

Other AP Enrollment

Very High

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

Low

Boys Athletic Participation

Low

College Readiness

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

211:1

Student Diversity

Female

51.4%

Male

48.2%

Hispanic

57.7%

Black

23.7%

White

10.8%

Asian or Pacific Islander

4.3%

Two or more races

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.

University of Maryland - College Park 582 Students

Towson University 386 Students

Montgomery College 226 Students

University of Maryland, Baltimore County 201 Students

Howard University 153 Students

Loyola University Maryland 140 Students

University of Maryland - Baltimore 138 Students

Georgetown University 135 Students

Salisbury University 128 Students

Morgan State University 121 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Business 124 Students

Psychology 123 Students

Biology 120 Students

Computer Science 92 Students

Nursing 80 Students

Pre-Medicine Studies 60 Students

Political Science and Government 49 Students

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 46 Students

Pre-Law Studies 39 Students

Marketing 36 Students

This School’s Reviews

4.0 Alum

7/30/2025

One of the many things that I liked about Northwood was I able to see and meet my friends. One of the worst parts of Northwood was there was a lot of unsolved problems and dilemmas.

4.0 Senior

11/18/2024

Amazing faculty that just want the students to advance. They focus on the students and always encourage to strive for more. Senior counselors provide good resources which is extremely helpful. Teachers are very nice and actually teach instead of just presenting material. Very good school

4.0 Senior

8/19/2024

A lot of improvements have been made since I first started going to Northwood. There are a wide variety of students and teachers at the school.

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5.0 parent

5/3/2023

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5.0 other

12/2/2021

Northwood is an excellent school, despite some people's ideas of it. The teachers and students are very welcoming; I remember my first day of school as a new student I felt accepted. The classes are challenging, but you are able to stay on top of your schoolwork if you pay attention and turn in your...

5.0 parent

9/4/2018

Northwood has been an amazing school for my son. His experience in the GTLD program has made him love school and helped him be an extremely successful student. The staff has been wonderful and great at communication. I haven't encountered anything that matches the negative picture these statistic pa...

5.0 teacher

9/8/2017

I think the low test scores at this school are a reflection of the high percentage of students who are English langauge learners. The ESOL program and department, which is very large, is amazing and consists of a team of very hardworking, dedicated professional teachers who give their all every day...

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Maryland Montgomery County Silver Spring 20901

Northwood High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Silver Spring, MD, in the Kemp Mill neighborhood, and is served by the Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,784 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 23% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 63% are proficient in reading. Northwood High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.48, the graduation rate is 83%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $637,668. Discover additional schools in the area, like Montgomery Blair High School, Albert Einstein High School, John F. Kennedy High School, and more. Learn more about what Silver Spring has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Northwood High School.

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