School Overview
Colonel Zadok Magruder High School, located in Rockville, Maryland, is a comprehensive public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12 within the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) district. Known for its strong sense of community and school spirit—often represented by its mascot, the Colonel—the school provides a diverse academic environment that emphasizes college and career readiness. It offers a wide array of educational opportunities, including challenging Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized career pathways, and an extensive selection of extracurricular activities, ranging from competitive athletics to arts and academic clubs.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Magruder High School is recognized for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive atmosphere for its student body. The school leverages its location in the Rockville area to provide students with access to a variety of resources, while maintaining a focus on student well-being and civic engagement. By balancing rigorous scholastic standards with a robust social experience, Magruder strives to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and their future professional endeavors, continuing a long-standing tradition of excellence within the Montgomery County educational system.
1,686
Total Students
109.4
Full-Time Teachers
15.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Col. Zadok Magruder High
Demographic Student Count
White357
Hispanic711
Black316
Asian220
Two or More74
American Indian5
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    711 (42.2 %)
  • White
    357 (21.2 %)
  • Black
    316 (18.8 %)
  • Asian
    220 (13.1 %)
  • Two or More
    74 (4.4 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.3 %)
  • 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)740-5550
Website: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/magruderhs/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,686
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 109.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 668
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 137
Grades Taught
Grade 9 496
Grade 10 489
Grade 11 337
Grade 12 364

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Col. Zadok Magruder High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9496
Grade 10489
Grade 11337
Grade 12364
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Col. Zadok Magruder High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female78546.6%
Male89953.3%
Not Specified20.1%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)