School Overview
James Hubert Blake High School, located in Silver Spring, Maryland, is a comprehensive public high school that serves as part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and a diverse student body, the school offers a rigorous curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors programs, and specialized academic pathways. Beyond the classroom, Blake High School is well-regarded for its vibrant extracurricular culture, which features a variety of varsity sports, competitive performing arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs that encourage leadership and community engagement.

The school is particularly noted for its Fine Arts Signature Program, which provides students with unique opportunities to excel in areas such as music, theater, visual arts, and dance. With a focus on preparing students for success in both higher education and the workforce, Blake emphasizes a supportive learning environment that encourages innovation, critical thinking, and global citizenship. By fostering a strong partnership between students, faculty, and the surrounding Silver Spring community, the school strives to ensure that every student has the resources and mentorship necessary to reach their full potential.
1,784
Total Students
102.2
Full-Time Teachers
17.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James Hubert Blake High
Demographic Student Count
White206
Hispanic595
Black733
Asian183
Two or More57
American Indian3
Pacific Islander2
  • Black
    733 (41.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    595 (33.4 %)
  • White
    206 (11.6 %)
  • Asian
    183 (10.3 %)
  • Two or More
    57 (3.2 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (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)740-1400
Website: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/blakehs/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,784
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 102.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 887
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 166
Grades Taught
Grade 9 549
Grade 10 449
Grade 11 349
Grade 12 437

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for James Hubert Blake High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9549
Grade 10449
Grade 11349
Grade 12437
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for James Hubert Blake High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female91451.2%
Male86548.5%
Not Specified50.3%
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