Watkins Mill High

10301 Apple Ridge Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20879

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/watkinsmillhs/

1,715 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Watkins Mill High School, located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is a comprehensive public secondary school serving the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) district. The school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment. It offers a wide range of academic programs, including honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, as well as a variety of extracurricular activities such as athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs that encourage community engagement and school spirit.

A key highlight of Watkins Mill is its focus on college and career readiness, exemplified by its specialized programs, such as the International Baccalaureate (IB) program and various career pathways that help students prepare for post-secondary success. The school emphasizes a supportive culture, often highlighting the "Wolverine" pride among its students and staff. By providing robust academic resources alongside social-emotional support, Watkins Mill aims to empower its students to become productive, global citizens who are prepared to navigate the challenges of the modern world.

1,715

Total Students

116.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Watkins Mill High
Demographic	Student Count
White	94
Hispanic	1,043
Black	390
Asian	140
Two or More	40
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,043 (60.9 %)
Black
390 (22.8 %)
Asian
140 (8.2 %)
White
94 (5.5 %)
Two or More
40 (2.3 %)
American Indian
4 (0.2 %)
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:	(301)284-4400
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/watkinsmillhs/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,715
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	116.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	681
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	134

* 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 9 582

Grade 10 485

Grade 11 294

Grade 12 354