School Overview
Richard Montgomery High School, located in Rockville, Maryland, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving as part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. Widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment, the school is home to the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, which attracts high-achieving students from across the county. In addition to its strong IB curriculum, the school offers a diverse array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized career pathways, and a wide variety of extracurricular activities, ranging from competitive athletics to fine arts and robotics.

The school is well-known for its vibrant and inclusive community, which emphasizes student leadership, civic engagement, and a commitment to academic excellence. Its facilities include modern learning spaces designed to support a 21st-century education, reflecting the school’s status as a flagship institution within the district. With a long-standing tradition of preparing students for top-tier universities, Richard Montgomery consistently maintains a reputation for high college readiness scores and serves as a central hub for academic innovation in the Rockville area.
2,390
Total Students
134.4
Full-Time Teachers
17.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
29.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Richard Montgomery High
Demographic Student Count
White667
Hispanic649
Black351
Asian566
Two or More138
American Indian9
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    667 (28.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    649 (27.3 %)
  • Asian
    566 (23.8 %)
  • Black
    351 (14.7 %)
  • Two or More
    138 (5.8 %)
  • 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)740-6100
Website: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/rmhs/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 2,390
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 134.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 582
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 112
Grades Taught
Grade 9 691
Grade 10 595
Grade 11 529
Grade 12 575

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Richard Montgomery High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9691
Grade 10595
Grade 11529
Grade 12575
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Richard Montgomery High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female1,19550%
Male1,18649.6%
Not Specified90.4%
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