Damascus High

25921 Ridge Rd
Damascus, MD 20872

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/damascushs/

1,414 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Damascus High School, located on Ridge Road in Damascus, Maryland, is a long-standing public secondary school serving the northernmost region of Montgomery County. As part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system, the school serves a suburban-rural community, often acting as a social and educational hub for the local Damascus area. The school is well-regarded for fostering a close-knit community atmosphere, characterized by strong school spirit and a deep connection to the history and traditions of the surrounding town.

Academically, Damascus High offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, elective programs, and career-readiness opportunities designed to prepare students for higher education and the workforce. Outside of the classroom, the school maintains a competitive extracurricular profile, with a particularly notable reputation for its strong athletic programs, including successful football and wrestling teams, as well as an active student government and various arts and service-oriented clubs.

1,414

Total Students

86.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Damascus High
Demographic	Student Count
White	571
Hispanic	401
Black	197
Asian	164
Two or More	78
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
571 (40.4 %)
Hispanic
401 (28.4 %)
Black
197 (13.9 %)
Asian
164 (11.6 %)
Two or More
78 (5.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	(240)207-2400
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/damascushs/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,414
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	86.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	332
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	93

* 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 9 413

Grade 10 327

Grade 11 304

Grade 12 370