School Overview
Gaithersburg High School, located in Montgomery County, Maryland, is a large, comprehensive public secondary school that serves a diverse student population. As part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system, the school is well-known for its commitment to academic achievement and its wide array of extracurricular offerings. The campus is designed to support a broad curriculum, ranging from rigorous Advanced Placement (AP) courses and honors programs to robust career and technical education (CTE) pathways, ensuring that students are prepared for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Gaithersburg High School fosters a vibrant school spirit through a variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student-led clubs. The school prides itself on its inclusive community culture, which celebrates its international student body and emphasizes global citizenship. With a central location on Education Boulevard, the school serves as a focal point for the local Gaithersburg community, working closely with families and community partners to provide a supportive environment that encourages students to pursue their personal and academic potential.
2,436
Total Students
170.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gaithersburg High
Demographic Student Count
White232
Hispanic1,452
Black521
Asian156
Two or More65
American Indian4
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    1,452 (59.7 %)
  • Black
    521 (21.4 %)
  • White
    232 (9.5 %)
  • Asian
    156 (6.4 %)
  • Two or More
    65 (2.7 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.0 %)
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)284-4500
Website: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/gaithsbghs/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 2,436
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 170.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,156
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 204
Grades Taught
Grade 9 815
Grade 10 640
Grade 11 512
Grade 12 469

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gaithersburg High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9815
Grade 10640
Grade 11512
Grade 12469
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gaithersburg High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female1,12046%
Male1,31153.8%
Not Specified50.2%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)