Watkins Mill High School
School Overview
Watkins Mill 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, 22% of students are proficient in Math learning and 34% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,665 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1 where a total of 118 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,665 students are attending Watkins Mill High School. By gender, there are 875 and 790 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Watkins Mill High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 1,029 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 471 | 241 | 230 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 98 | 45 | 53 |
| Black | 320 | 156 | 164 |
| White | 90 | 48 | 42 |
| Two or More Races | 49 | 23 | 26 |
| in LEP Program | 134 | 77 | 57 |
| IDEA program | 65 | 41 | 24 |
| Total | 1,029 | 514 | 515 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 118 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Watkins Mill High School and the students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. 95.8% of teachers are certified. 75.4% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 118 | Students per teacher: 14 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 113 | 95.8% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 5 | 4.2% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 16 | 13.6% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 13 | 11.0% |
| School counselors | 7 | Students per counselor: 238 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
Watkins Mill High School offers 10 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 307 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 652 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 430 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Watkins Mill High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 10 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 307 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 90 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 217 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in International BS program | 652 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 430 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
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