Serving 1,398 students in grades 9-12, Damascus High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,398 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 61%
Graduation Rate
: 89% (Top 50% in MD)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 43% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 73% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 61% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Damascus High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Damascus High School is 0.73, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Damascus High School is ranked #174 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Damascus High School often compared to?
Damascus High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clarksburg High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Damascus High School?
The graduation rate of Damascus High School is 89%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Damascus High School?
1,398 students attend Damascus High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Damascus High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Damascus High School?
Damascus High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Damascus High School offer ?
Damascus High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Damascus High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,398 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 61%
Graduation Rate
: 89% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 43% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 73% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 61% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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