Quince Orchard High

15800 Quince Orchard Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20878

www.qohs.org/

2,154 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Quince Orchard High School (QOHS), located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is a prominent secondary school within the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. Known for its strong sense of community and school spirit, the institution serves a diverse student body and has established a reputation for academic rigor. QOHS offers a wide array of educational opportunities, including extensive Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized career pathway programs, and robust arts and extracurricular activities designed to prepare students for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic offerings, Quince Orchard is widely recognized for its high-achieving athletic department, often referred to as the "Cougar" community. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both student leadership and civic engagement. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with a variety of clubs and community-focused initiatives, Quince Orchard High School aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that emphasizes critical thinking, inclusivity, and long-term personal development.

2,154

Total Students

130.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Quince Orchard High
Demographic	Student Count
White	737
Hispanic	721
Black	350
Asian	234
Two or More	102
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
737 (34.3 %)
Hispanic
721 (33.6 %)
Black
350 (16.3 %)
Asian
234 (10.9 %)
Two or More
102 (4.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)
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:	(240)740-3600
Website:	http://www.qohs.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,154
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	130.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	649
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	149

* 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 9 645

Grade 10 604

Grade 11 434

Grade 12 471

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Quince Orchard High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	645
Grade 10	604
Grade 11	434
Grade 12	471

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Quince Orchard High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	996	46.2%
Male	1,151	53.4%
Not Specified	7	0.4%

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