Albert Einstein High

11135 Newport Mill Rd
Kensington, MD 20895

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/einsteinhs/

2,012 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Albert Einstein High School, located in Kensington, Maryland, is a comprehensive public high school serving the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) district. Known for its diverse student body and strong sense of community, the school offers a rigorous academic environment that balances traditional core curriculum requirements with a wide array of elective courses, arts programs, and extracurricular activities designed to cater to varied student interests and talents.

The school is particularly recognized for its specialized academic focus, most notably its International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, which provides students with a challenging, globally-oriented educational framework. Beyond academics, Einstein High School places a significant emphasis on student leadership and athletic engagement, fostering a culture that encourages personal growth and community involvement. By leveraging its location within the suburban landscape of Montgomery County, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and the modern workforce.

2,012

Total Students

131.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Albert Einstein High
Demographic	Student Count
White	446
Hispanic	1,011
Black	304
Asian	133
Two or More	97
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,011 (50.5 %)
White
446 (22.3 %)
Black
304 (15.2 %)
Asian
133 (6.6 %)
Two or More
97 (4.8 %)
American Indian
9 (0.4 %)
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)740-2700
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/einsteinhs/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,012
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	131.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	662
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	183

* 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 9 601

Grade 10 583

Grade 11 439

Grade 12 389