Quince Orchard High School
School Overview
Quince Orchard 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, 55% of students are proficient in Math learning and 62% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 2,042 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1 where a total of 129 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 2,042 students are attending Quince Orchard High School. By gender, there are 1,038 and 1,004 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Quince Orchard High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 1,469 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 306 | 148 | 158 |
| Asian | 210 | 99 | 111 |
| Black | 222 | 115 | 107 |
| White | 657 | 327 | 330 |
| Two or More Races | 74 | 33 | 41 |
| in LEP Program | 40 | 18 | 22 |
| IDEA program | 146 | 99 | 47 |
| Total | 1,469 | 722 | 747 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 129 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Quince Orchard High School and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. All teachers are certified. 89.1% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 129 | Students per teacher: 16 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 129 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 5 | 3.9% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 9 | 7.0% |
| School counselors | 8 | Students per counselor: 255 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 6 | - |
| 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
Quince Orchard High School offers 31 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 1,177 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 573 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Quince Orchard High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 31 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 1,177 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 2 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 1 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 1,174 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 573 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
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