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Wheaton High

PublicGrades 9–12
Silver Spring, Maryland · Montgomery County Public Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students2,747
Student:Teacher16.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch53%
Title INo
Wheaton
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 517
2,747
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
53%+0.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Wheaton High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Silver Spring, Maryland. The school enrolls 2,747 students. It is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Maryland state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Very large student body
2,747 students — some students report feeling anonymous in very large high schools

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictMontgomery County Public Schools
County24031
CitySilver Spring
ZIP20906
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240048000951

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment2,747

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %53%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)