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170 Total Sales
4 in Attendance Zone
$245K - $455K Price Range
Walter Johnson High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
6400 Rock Spring Dr,
Bethesda, MD
Montgomery County Public Schools
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1320
Average ACT Score
31
Math Proficiency
67%
Reading Proficiency
80%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
94%
Niche Grade
A+
A+
A+
A-
B
A
A
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Reading Proficiency
80%
Math Proficiency
67%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
159
Full Time Teachers
159
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1320
Math
660
Verbal
660
Average ACT
31
Math
29
English
31
Reading
32
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
32
AP Pass Rate
86.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Science
14%
State Average
24.4%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
281:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.2%
Female
48.5%
White
49.6%
Hispanic
18.3%
Black
12.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
12.2%
Two or more races
6.3%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
School Rankings
#5
Best Public HS Teachers in Maryland
#7
Best Public HS in Maryland
#9
Best College Prep Public HS in Maryland
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
1,201 Students
Towson University
388 Students
Penn State
339 Students
Georgetown University
326 Students
New York University
321 Students
University of Pittsburgh
281 Students
Boston University
258 Students
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
252 Students
Virginia Tech
241 Students
Johns Hopkins University
220 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
381 Students
Psychology
339 Students
Biology
233 Students
Computer Science
221 Students
Political Science and Government
186 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
155 Students
Economics
141 Students
Finance
111 Students
International Relations
110 Students
Pre-Law Studies
108 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/17/2025
over all i've had a great experience, no safety concerns beside once , but it's a good school. not as diversity as i want but that expected in the location of the school
5/15/2025
It's an overall good school to be in. The diversity is pretty good. The school food is ok, so it's pretty good considering that it's from a school.
1/7/2025
Please don't send your child to Walter Johnson High. Everyone only cares about themselves and the teachers are just plain rude and don't teach them anything.
GreatSchools Reviews
2/9/2026
Honestly, the teachers at this school aren’t the problem, they try to do their job and teach. The real issue is the students. There’s a serious lack of discipline, and it feels like almost every bathroom has kids smoking. I’ve also heard about students bringing weapons to school, and it seems like t...
2/5/2025
One of the best high schools in area
12/13/2024
walter found me I will never forget that day
12/10/2023
Really bad experience for my son. He was introverted and needed support. Social scene awful. Too big. Not enough attention. Academics strong. Emotional and social support terrible. I should have pulled my son out. Tough tough place!
Agents Specializing in Attendance Zone
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Rick Woler
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Trish Sweeney
Compass
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11 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$751,000 Price
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25 Total Sales
2 in Attendance Zone
$370K - $826K Price Range
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71 Total Sales
7 in Attendance Zone
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1 in Attendance Zone
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46 Total Sales
2 in Attendance Zone
$240K - $1.1M Price Range
Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$784K - $3M
Homes For Sale
28
Average Home Value
$1,192,534
Median Lot Size
6,098 Sq Ft
% Renters
26%
Average Household Income
$200,122
% of College Grads
76%
Median Age
44
Average House Size
4,944 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
68.4%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
$5,787 per month
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,531 Sq Ft
- 10511 Strathmore Hall St
- Unit 2B-3B-710
- North Bethesda, MD
$4,622 per month
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,277 Sq Ft
- 10511 Strathmore Hall St
- Unit 2B-3A-103
- North Bethesda, MD
$5,781 per month
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,673 Sq Ft
- 10511 Strathmore Hall St
- Unit 3B-3A-309
- North Bethesda, MD
Additional Schools in the Area
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- 6th to 12th
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- Pre-K to 12th
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Timberlawn Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Fernwood Park
Stratton Local Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Rock Creek Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Events
Fleming Local Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Wyngate Woods Neighborhood Park
- Bike Trails
- Camping
- Trails
Bethesda Trolley Trail
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Hiking
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Walter Johnson High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Bethesda, MD and is served by the Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,870 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 67% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 80% are proficient in reading. Walter Johnson High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.61, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1320 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $1,192,534. Discover additional schools in the area, like Rock Terrace School, Stephen Knolls School, Winston Churchill High School, and more. Learn more about what Bethesda has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Walter Johnson High School.