School Overview
Wheaton High School, located in Silver Spring, Maryland, is a comprehensive public secondary school within the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic rigor and career readiness. Wheaton offers a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and maintains a strong emphasis on inclusive education, aiming to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce through a supportive and multicultural learning environment.

A defining feature of Wheaton High School is its focus on specialized career pathways through its **Academies and Signature Programs**. Students have the opportunity to engage in focused tracks such as Engineering, Bioscience, Global Studies, and Information Technology, often gaining industry-recognized certifications or college credits before graduation. Additionally, the school boasts a modern, state-of-the-art campus that houses various student organizations, athletics, and extracurricular activities, fostering a well-rounded experience that encourages students to become active, engaged members of their local and global communities.
2,599
Total Students
157.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
60.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wheaton High
Demographic Student Count
White253
Hispanic1,502
Black497
Asian290
Two or More52
American Indian2
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    1,502 (57.8 %)
  • Black
    497 (19.1 %)
  • Asian
    290 (11.2 %)
  • White
    253 (9.7 %)
  • Two or More
    52 (2.0 %)
  • 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: (301)321-3400
Website: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/wheatonhs/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 2,599
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 157.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,242
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 340
Grades Taught
Grade 9 850
Grade 10 701
Grade 11 479
Grade 12 569

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wheaton High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9850
Grade 10701
Grade 11479
Grade 12569
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wheaton High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female1,05540.6%
Male1,54259.3%
Not Specified20.1%
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