Wheaton High School
Silver Spring, MD 20906
Phone: (301) 321-3400
District: Montgomery County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 9,10,11,12 • 2689 students
Wheaton High School, a public school located in Silver Spring, MD, serves grades 9-12 in the Montgomery County Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Wheaton High School is a public school located in Silver Spring, MD. 2689 students attend Wheaton High School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 5/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program data from Maryland State Department of Education, and using 2025 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program End-Of-Course data from Maryland State Department of Education. |
| College Readiness | 4/10 | The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using the following data from the 2021 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2025 4-year high school graduation rate data from Maryland State Department of Education, using 2025 Average SAT score data from Maryland State Department of Education, and using 2026 demographic data from Maryland State Department of Education. |
Posted: June 10, 2026
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Posted: June 10, 2026
It is shame to observe what appears to be a lack of support or protection for staff members working with children with disabilities. There seems to be insufficient oversight and enforcement of policies designed to maintain a safe working environment for employees.
Staff members are exposed to behaviors such as hair pulling, scratching, having water thrown on them, and other inappropriate actions. While there is an understanding of the unique challenges present for children with special needs. However; there should be a system put in place such as suspension or expulsion if necessary for continuous troubled acts from specific students. It is particularly disheartening to see the direction the organization has taken since the departure of Dr. Mugee, there appeared to be a stronger commitment to maintaining a safe environment for both staff and students.
Posted: January 17, 2026
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Posted: January 17, 2026
Good school and the program are good.
Posted: June 3, 2022
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Posted: June 3, 2022
Posted: June 3, 2022
Posted: June 3, 2022
I currently have an 18 year old (graduating senior) and a 16 year old (sophomore) at WHS. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this school! The teachers are extremely helpful and the faculty is very supportive. My kids receive the help and guidance they need and my 18yr old senior was able to get into the CDI program (Collegiate Directions - a truly amazing program that offers students step by step guidance and aid throughout the college application process. The counselors stay in touch with the students through their years in University).
Wheaton Knights are focused and engaged.
- Judy (WHS parent)
Posted: July 16, 2019
Posted: July 16, 2019
I would say that the school overall is good, and the teachers are good, but classes are a tad big. Its about 20 a class.
Posted: July 16, 2019
It varies widely between teachers, and so is hard to give it a overall rating.
Posted: July 16, 2019
Posted: July 16, 2019
It seems as if the power is scattered, so its hard to get things done if you dont know where to go.
Posted: July 16, 2019
A majority of my teachers will go out of their way to help those who need it.
Posted: March 14, 2019
Posted: March 14, 2019
I love this school. My child has been here all 4 years and I feel like we have won the lottery with Wheaton. My child feels welcomes, supported and challenged. The school works hard to help children succeed, which isn't easy given the population served. Many have English as a second language and parents are struggling.
Posted: March 14, 2019
Posted: March 14, 2019
They take the time to help students and really seem to care. In the magnet programs, they coordinate the curricula. Every Wheaton teacher I have encountered goes above and beyond.
Posted: March 14, 2019
These students are all well-behaved and friendly. When a parent walks down the halls, the kids meet your eyes and smile.
Posted: March 14, 2019
Posted: August 10, 2018
Ever since the opening of its new building, WHS has become a great school. Students have wide ranges of opportunities in multi-level courses and academies, school spirit is increasing every year, teachers are attentive and challenge their kids. There are a lot of slackers at Wheaton who dont put in effort at all and fail classes, but most of the students care about their grades. Im sure Wheaton will be seen as even better once they finish our football field. The biggest problem I have is that WHS is becoming more and more white, since the magnet programs are growing and the new building makes the school attractive. The school definitely has way less gang affiliation, but fights are still a weekly occurence and we have had issues with vandalism in the past. Overall, WHS is a great school to go to despite its bad reputation, and I wouldnt want to spend 4 years at any other school.
Posted: August 10, 2018
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Posted: October 17, 2017
Posted: October 17, 2017
Wheaton high school is a great school to be honest it is really hard no to succeed all you got to do is work and you get a good grade
Posted: October 17, 2017
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Posted: September 27, 2017
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Posted: September 27, 2017
Amazing. The administration is very much on the ball. Our test scores are outstanding ; the information here is incorrect.
Posted: August 26, 2017
If you want to make a mistake in life, go to Wheaton. The people there have lots of different bad intentions for you to choose from.
Posted: August 26, 2017
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Posted: January 3, 2017
Wheaton High School makes learning and education a fun experience with 4 excellent academies and 2 excellent magnet programs! I love coming to school everyday because the teachers allow me to enjoy learning and working! They really are great teachers. The teachers are so enthusiastic and respectful! The school's diversity is beautiful and makes the school very unique.
Posted: January 3, 2017
Posted: January 3, 2017
Posted: January 3, 2017
The students are so enthusiastic and respectful to each other and to the teachers. They are respectful to each other's learning as well.
Posted: January 3, 2017
Posted: January 3, 2017
Posted: October 12, 2015
My son goes to the Wheaton Engineering Magnet and he could not be happier. The teachers are great at the school. They are energetic and engaging with the kids. We live in Olney but because my son went to Lee Middle in the DCC he was able to apply to the Magnet. I moved to Olney for the schools and now I drive my son to and from Wheaton every day. It's worth it for the academics and school over all. Looking forward to the new school, opening this winter.
Posted: October 12, 2015
Best teachers in all of MCPS, in the entire school, not just the magnet. My son had direct communication with his teachers, even in the evenings and they are always available to help him.
Posted: October 12, 2015
Posted: October 12, 2015
Wheaton is an inclusive school where everyone feels a part of the school in some way or another.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
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| 1 | White Flint | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Rockville | MD | 2.6 mi | |
| 2 | Forest Knolls | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 3.5 mi | |
| 3 | DuMont Oaks | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 3.8 mi | |
| 4 | Old Farm | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Rockville | MD | 3.9 mi | |
| 5 | Iverly | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 5 mi | |
| 6 | Norwood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Olney | MD | 5.1 mi | |
| 7 | Hillandale | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 5.1 mi | |
| 8 | Takoma Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Takoma Park | MD | 5.9 mi | |
| 9 | The Willoughby | Condominium/Townhouse | Chevy Chase | MD | 6.8 mi | |
| 10 | Lakelands | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Gaithersburg | MD | 9.6 mi | |
| 11 | Maple Lawn | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fulton | MD | 11.2 mi | |
| 12 | The VIO | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Washington SW | DC | 12.5 mi | |
| 13 | Leeway Overlee - N Arlington | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Arlington | VA | 12.8 mi | |
| 14 | Falls Church City | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Falls Church | VA | 13.4 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | White Oak | Silver Spring | MD | 5.1 mi | |
| 2 | Silver Spring | Silver Spring | MD | 5.2 mi | |
| 3 | Kentlands | Gaithersburg | MD | 10.3 mi | |
| 4 | Georgetown | Washington | DC | 10.3 mi | |
| 5 | Arlington | Arlington | VA | 10.6 mi | |
| 6 | Hammond Hills | Laurel | MD | 11.3 mi | |
| 7 | Washington DC | Washington D.C. | DC | 11.6 mi | |
| 8 | Capitol Hill | Washington | DC | 12.2 mi | |
| 9 | Laurel | Laurel | MD | 12.2 mi | |
| 10 | Falls Church | Falls Church | VA | 13.6 mi | |
| 11 | Pentagon City | Arlington | VA | 14 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Walter Reed Medical Center | 4.1 mi. |
| Fort Myer | 12.3 mi. |
| Pentagon | 13 mi. |
| Marine Barracks Washington | 13 mi. |
| Henderson Hall | 13.1 mi. |
| Washington Navy Yard | 13.3 mi. |
| Fort McNair | 13.3 mi. |
| Coast Guard Headquarters DC | 13.8 mi. |
| Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church | 15.2 mi. |
| Bolling AFB Joint Base Anacostia | 15.4 mi. |
| Mark Center Alexandria | 16 mi. |
| Fort Meade NSA | 18 mi. |
| Andrews AFB | 20 mi. |
| NRO Chantilly | 23.8 mi. |
| Fort Belvoir | 24.4 mi. |
| Coast Guard Curtis Bay | 28.5 mi. |
| US Naval Academy | 31.7 mi. |
| Annapolis Naval Station | 32.5 mi. |
| Fort Detrick | 32.5 mi. |
| Indian Head Naval Base | 33 mi. |
| Quantico Marine Base | 41.5 mi. |
| Dahlgren NSWC | 49.5 mi. |
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