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James Hubert Blake High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
300 Norwood Rd,
Silver Spring, MD
Montgomery County Public Schools
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
26%
Reading Proficiency
69%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
91%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
B+
A-
A-
B
B
A-
B+
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
69%
Math Proficiency
26%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
108
Full Time Teachers
108
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
570
Verbal
590
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
23
AP Pass Rate
69.6%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Science
26.9%
State Average
24.4%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
242:1
Student Diversity
Female
51.2%
Male
48.5%
Black
41.1%
Hispanic
33.4%
White
11.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.3%
Two or more races
3.2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB 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
869 Students
Towson University
560 Students
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
329 Students
Howard University
281 Students
Montgomery College
277 Students
Bowie State University
235 Students
Morgan State University
234 Students
Temple University
204 Students
Georgetown University
202 Students
University of Maryland - Baltimore
198 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
242 Students
Psychology
191 Students
Biology
174 Students
Computer Science
135 Students
Nursing
112 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
106 Students
Marketing
77 Students
Political Science and Government
77 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
59 Students
Pre-Law Studies
59 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/23/2025
James Hubert Blake High School in Silver Spring, Maryland, is a public high school known for its strong arts and humanities programs, particularly in music and theater. While many students praise the school's artistic offerings, some reviews also mention challenges like potential for disruptive behavior and the need for improvements to the school's physical infrastructure.
2/7/2025
The school is a Fine Arts and Humanities school. Any sort of creative or artistic pursuit is very encouraged. My interaction with the sports culture has been limited but it seems healthy. The school does have a drug problem but isn't particularly crime-ridden.
1/20/2025
I am a current student at James Hubert blake, and here's my experience. I came to the school of fine arts expecting it to be centered around this which it completely wasn't. It's more of a sports focused school, this school has students that will motivate you to do better and teachers who can support you along your journey.
GreatSchools Reviews
8/25/2013
Blake is a great school if you like art like dance and stuff. While i at blake i took tap class and it was wonderful to learn the school has many classes to choose form but one downfall is that they have bad kids and it can be distracting in class and they always have fights in school but overall it...
4/17/2010
10/28/2008
9/10/2008
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List Price Range
$169K - $1.3M
Homes For Sale
334
Average Home Value
$649,201
Median Lot Size
7,405 Sq Ft
% Renters
66%
Average Household Income
$119,152
% of College Grads
59.5%
Median Age
37
Average House Size
3,590 Sq Ft
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Parks in this Area
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Wheaton Regional Park
- Baseball/Softball
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- Dog Park
Martin Luther King Jr Recreational Park
Pilgrim Hills Local Park
Sherwood Forest Manor Neighborhood Park
- Bike Trails
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Cannon Road Local Park
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Colesville Manor Neighborhood Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Playground
Colesville Local Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
- Visitor Center
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James Hubert Blake High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Silver Spring, MD, in the Colesville neighborhood, and is served by the Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,809 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 26% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 69% are proficient in reading. James Hubert Blake High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.48, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $649,201. Discover additional schools in the area, like Sherwood High School, Hampshire View Christian School, Sandy Spring Friends School, and more. Learn more about what Silver Spring has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near James Hubert Blake High School.