Damascus High

Damascus High

Public High School | Grade 9-12
25921 Ridge Rd,  Damascus, MD
Montgomery County Public Schools
3.8
4.2
1,381 Students
A
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School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
43%
Reading Proficiency
73%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
A
College Prep
B+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
43%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
87
Full Time Teachers
87
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
620
Verbal
620
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
28
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
26
AP Pass Rate
72%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Science
10.6%
State Average
22.4%
Math
40.3%
State Average
31.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
255:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%
White
40.4%
Hispanic
28.4%
Black
13.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11.6%
Two or more races
5.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#2 Best HS For Athletes in Maryland
Source: Niche

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 432 Students
Towson University 260 Students
University of Maryland, Baltimore County 148 Students
Salisbury University 147 Students
Montgomery College 120 Students
Penn State 106 Students
University of Maryland - Baltimore 103 Students
Mount St. Mary's University 101 Students
James Madison University 100 Students
University of Delaware 90 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 138 Students
Biology 137 Students
Psychology 79 Students
Computer Science 79 Students
Nursing 72 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 66 Students
Chemistry 48 Students
Engineering 35 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 35 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 34 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 311 Reviews
5.0 Senior
11/13/2024
I love going to Damascus High School. I love the people that are surrounded by me throughout my school day. I love the support we get from our teachers and the staff. I also love the energy and how it always safe and comfortable throughout my day . I never fear when going to school
4.0 Senior
7/24/2024
My best part about my experience at Damascus High School has been my involvement in the theater program and prom committee. The worst part about my experience at Damascus High School has been that I haven't seen many parents involved with things going on at the school.
4.0 Alum
1/18/2024
I would definitely like to see more diversity in Damascus and better education about diversity. Damascus is a small, country town. Students there need to be better taught on inclusiveness and appropriate language. The best parts is the sports and community. Since it is a small town, everyone is very supportive of the high school. Everyone shows up for the football games every week and they are always so fun. I played sports in high school and loved my teams so much.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 10 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/21/2021
I had two children go through this school and both ended up with full tuition college scholarships, one for sports and one for academics. The building is ancient, but other than that, both kids had fairly positive experiences. There will be problem teachers and problem students at any school and we...
1.0 student
1/17/2018
well kids are rude, some teachers have attitudes for no reason. They give so much homework, the building is terrible; it's bad.
5.0 parent
12/5/2017
The teachers are wonderful!!! Most have been there 20+ years and are devoted to the students. My two daughters have excelled!!
1.0 student
6/28/2017
Only sports are accepting and music and theatre is neglected by the students and teachers. Only value sports is their motto. Unequal once again. Bad school overall.

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