Damascus High School
School Overview
Damascus High School is a public school located in Damascus, Maryland. It is a school in Montgomery County Public Schools district.
According to the Maryland state assessment result, 74% of students are proficient in Math learning and 74% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,270 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1 where a total of 81 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,270 students are attending Damascus High School. By gender, there are 651 and 619 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Damascus High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 1,057 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 195 | 85 | 110 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian | 85 | 45 | 40 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Black | 117 | 67 | 50 |
| White | 606 | 325 | 281 |
| Two or More Races | 49 | 24 | 25 |
| in LEP Program | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| IDEA program | 82 | 46 | 36 |
| Total | 1,057 | 548 | 509 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 81 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Damascus High School and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. 98.8% of teachers are certified. 96.3% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 81 | Students per teacher: 16 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 80 | 98.8% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 1 | 1.2% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 1.2% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 2.5% |
| School counselors | 5 | Students per counselor: 254 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 5 | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 370,950 Households |
| Population | 1,034,771 |
| Male | 504,128 |
| Female | 539,402 |
| Child Population | 326,821 |
| Total Housing Units | 389,202 Units |
| Average House Value | $484,900 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,768 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.50% |
| Average Household Income | $108,820 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 92.86% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Damascus High School offers 26 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 688 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 396 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Damascus High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 26 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 688 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 4 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 9 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 675 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 396 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Montgomery County Public Schools
In Montgomery County Public Schools, 5 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.