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Damascus High School

25921 Ridge Rd
Damascus, MD 20872
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 1,414 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 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,414 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : 89% (Top 50% in MD)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 61% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Damascus High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Damascus High School's student population of 1,414 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,414 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#174 out of 1347 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Damascus High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Damascus High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
73%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Damascus High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Damascus High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Damascus High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
28%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Damascus High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
14%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Damascus High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
40%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Damascus High School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Damascus High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Damascus High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Damascus High School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
89%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Damascus High School and public school graduation rate of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Damascus High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Damascus High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Damascus High School's ranking?
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?
1,414 students attend Damascus High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Damascus High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 12% 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?
Damascus High School is part of Montgomery County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,414 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : 89% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 61% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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