Gaithersburg High School
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Phone: (301) 840-4700
District: Montgomery County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 9-12 • 2079 students
Gaithersburg High School serves grades 9-12 in the Montgomery County Public Schools district. Based on its state test results, it has received a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10.
Gaithersburg High School is a public school in the Montgomery County Public Schools district located in Gaithersburg, MD. As of 2014, the students are 40.6% Hispanic; 26.4% Black, non-Hispanic; 19.7% White, non-Hispanic; 9.6% Asian/Pacific Islander; 3.6% Multiracial; and 0.1% Native American or Native Alaskan. 44.2% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 40.6% | 27.4% | 13.7% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 26.4% | 21.4% | 34.9% |
| White, non-Hispanic | 19.7% | 32% | 40.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 9.6% | 14.4% | 6.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.6% | 4.6% | 4.1% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | — | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 44.2% | — | — |
| English learners | — | 13.5% | — |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakelands | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Gaithersburg | MD | 2.2 mi | |
| 2 | Water's Landing | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Germantown | MD | 5.9 mi | |
| 3 | Old Farm | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Rockville | MD | 6.3 mi | |
| 4 | White Flint | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Rockville | MD | 7.8 mi | |
| 5 | Norwood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Olney | MD | 9 mi | |
| 6 | Fox Farm | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Great Falls | VA | 10.9 mi | |
| 7 | Forest Knolls | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 12 mi | |
| 8 | DuMont Oaks | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 12.3 mi | |
| 9 | Iverly | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 12.9 mi | |
| 10 | The Willoughby | Condominium/Townhouse | Chevy Chase | MD | 13.2 mi | |
| 11 | Hillandale | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 13.6 mi | |
| 12 | Takoma Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Takoma Park | MD | 14.3 mi | |
| 13 | Maple Lawn | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fulton | MD | 15.9 mi | |
| 14 | Falls Church City | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Falls Church | VA | 17.5 mi | |
| 15 | Shreevewood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Falls Church | VA | 17.6 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kentlands | Gaithersburg | MD | 2.8 mi | |
| 2 | Silver Spring | Silver Spring | MD | 13.4 mi | |
| 3 | White Oak | Silver Spring | MD | 13.6 mi | |
| 4 | Arlington | Arlington | VA | 16 mi | |
| 5 | Hammond Hills | Laurel | MD | 16.5 mi | |
| 6 | Vienna | Vienna | VA | 16.5 mi | |
| 7 | Ashburn | Ashburn | VA | 16.8 mi | |
| 8 | Falls Church | Falls Church | VA | 17 mi | |
| 9 | Georgetown | Washington | DC | 17.3 mi | |
| 10 | West Falls Church | Falls Church | VA | 17.4 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Walter Reed Medical Center | 10.6 mi. |
| Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church | 18.5 mi. |
| Fort Myer | 18.6 mi. |
| Henderson Hall | 19.5 mi. |
| Pentagon | 19.7 mi. |
| Fort McNair | 20.6 mi. |
| Marine Barracks Washington | 20.7 mi. |
| Washington Navy Yard | 20.8 mi. |
| Coast Guard Headquarters DC | 21.1 mi. |
| Mark Center Alexandria | 21.4 mi. |
| NRO Chantilly | 22.1 mi. |
| Bolling AFB Joint Base Anacostia | 22.5 mi. |
| Fort Detrick | 24.4 mi. |
| Fort Meade NSA | 24.8 mi. |
| Andrews AFB | 28 mi. |
| Fort Belvoir | 29.4 mi. |
| Coast Guard Curtis Bay | 33.8 mi. |
| Indian Head Naval Base | 37.7 mi. |
| US Naval Academy | 39.5 mi. |
| Annapolis Naval Station | 40.2 mi. |
| Quantico Marine Base | 43.5 mi. |
| Shepherd Field | 46.1 mi. |
