Gaithersburg High School
School Overview
Gaithersburg High School is a public school located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. It is a school in Montgomery County Public Schools district.
According to the Maryland state assessment result, 33% of students are proficient in Math learning and 58% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 2,409 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1 where a total of 180 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 2,409 students are attending Gaithersburg High School. By gender, there are 1,278 and 1,131 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Gaithersburg High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 1,237 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 467 | 217 | 250 |
| Asian | 131 | 67 | 64 |
| Black | 310 | 144 | 166 |
| White | 270 | 127 | 143 |
| Two or More Races | 59 | 21 | 38 |
| in LEP Program | 59 | 31 | 28 |
| IDEA program | 52 | 35 | 17 |
| Total | 1,237 | 576 | 661 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 180 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Gaithersburg High School and the students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1. 94.4% of teachers are certified. 78.9% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 180 | Students per teacher: 13 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 170 | 94.4% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 10 | 5.6% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 18 | 10.0% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 20 | 11.1% |
| School counselors | 10 | Students per counselor: 241 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 7 | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| 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
Gaithersburg High School offers 25 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 762 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 575 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Gaithersburg High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 25 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 762 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 59 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 19 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 682 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 575 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Montgomery County Public Schools
In Montgomery County Public Schools, 9 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in GAITHERSBURG, Maryland
11 private schools are serving students in GAITHERSBURG, Maryland. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.