Wheaton High School is a U.S. four-year public high school in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is located in the unincorporated Wheaton-Glenmont section of Montgomery County, near Silver Spring, about 5 miles north of Washington, D.C.
Serving 2,747 students in grades 9-12, Wheaton High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,747 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wheaton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Wheaton High School's student population of 2,747 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 168 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,747 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
168 teachers
Year Founded
1954
Colors
Red, Crimson, Gold
School Rankings
Wheaton High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wheaton High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#409 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
58%
23%
Black
19%
33%
White
10%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Knight
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wheaton High School's ranking?
Wheaton High School is ranked #409 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Wheaton High School often compared to?
Wheaton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Montgomery Blair High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wheaton High School?
The graduation rate of Wheaton High School is 87%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Wheaton High School?
2,747 students attend Wheaton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Wheaton High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wheaton High School?
Wheaton High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wheaton High School offer ?
Wheaton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wheaton High School part of?
Wheaton High School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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