POOLESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

Poolesville High is a public high school that is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools school district, located in Poolesville, MD with about 1,183 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 64 teachers, Poolesville High has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Poolesville High School, located in Poolesville, Maryland, is a highly distinguished public magnet school within the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. It is consistently ranked among the top high schools in Maryland and the United States, frequently earning national recognition for its rigorous academic environment and exceptional student performance. The school is best known for its "Whole School Magnet" program, which operates as three distinct, specialized houses: the Science, Mathematics, and Computer Science (SMCS) House, the Global Ecology House, and the Humanities House.

The school’s unique structure allows students to pursue highly specialized curricula tailored to their specific interests while benefiting from a collaborative, small-community atmosphere. In addition to its demanding academic programs—which feature an extensive array of Advanced Placement (AP) and honors-level coursework—Poolesville offers a vibrant extracurricular scene, including competitive athletics, arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs. By integrating focused academic pathways with a traditional high school experience, Poolesville High School provides a challenging and nurturing environment that consistently prepares its graduates for success at top-tier universities.

For more information, contact Poolesville High at (301) 972-7900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.