Paint Branch High

14121 Old Columbia Pike
Burtonsville, MD 20866

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/paintbranchhs/

2,135 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Paint Branch High School, located in Burtonsville, Maryland, is a prominent member of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. Serving a diverse student body, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its wide array of extracurricular offerings. Paint Branch is particularly noted for its robust Athletics program and its specialized signature programs, which allow students to tailor their education toward specific career interests and college-readiness pathways, including engineering, science, and the humanities.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Paint Branch fosters a vibrant school community that emphasizes inclusivity and student engagement. The school provides a supportive environment that encourages students to participate in various clubs, arts programs, and service-learning opportunities, helping to prepare them for life beyond graduation. With a focus on both local community connection and global perspectives, Paint Branch High School remains a cornerstone of the Burtonsville area, consistently working to empower students to reach their full potential in an ever-changing world.

2,135

Total Students

130.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paint Branch High
Demographic	Student Count
White	66
Hispanic	540
Black	1,251
Asian	219
Two or More	54
American Indian	3

Black
1,251 (58.6 %)
Hispanic
540 (25.3 %)
Asian
219 (10.3 %)
White
66 (3.1 %)
Two or More
54 (2.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Montgomery County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)388-9900
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/paintbranchhs/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,135
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	130.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	871
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	192

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 649

Grade 10 557

Grade 11 489

Grade 12 440