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Winston Churchill High School

11300 Gainsborough Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 1%
Serving 2,234 students in grades 9-12, Winston Churchill High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), 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: 2,234 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : 95% (Top 30% in MD)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 83% (Top 1%)
  • : 87% (Top 1%)
  • : 77% (Top 1%)
  • 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

Winston Churchill 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
Winston Churchill High School's student population of 2,234 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 121 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,234 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
121 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
Winston Churchill High School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Winston Churchill High School is 0.70, 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)
#6 out of 1347 schools
(Top 1%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Winston Churchill High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
83%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Winston Churchill 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.
87%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Winston Churchill 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.
77%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Winston Churchill 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
18:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Winston Churchill High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
32%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Winston Churchill High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Winston Churchill High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
10%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Winston Churchill High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
43%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Winston Churchill 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 Winston Churchill 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 Winston Churchill High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Winston Churchill High School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
95%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Winston Churchill 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
9%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Winston Churchill 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
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Winston Churchill 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 Winston Churchill High School's ranking?
Winston Churchill High School is ranked #6 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Winston Churchill High School often compared to?
Winston Churchill High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walter Johnson High School, Thomas S. Wootton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Winston Churchill High School?
The graduation rate of Winston Churchill High School is 95%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Winston Churchill High School?
2,234 students attend Winston Churchill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Winston Churchill High School students are White, 32% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Winston Churchill High School?
Winston Churchill High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Winston Churchill High School offer ?
Winston Churchill High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Winston Churchill High School part of?
Winston Churchill High School is part of Montgomery County School District.

School Reviews
5   10/24/2009
The quality of academic programs at Winston Churchill High School is terrific. The teachers make sure you fully understand the concept and help you understand it when you don't. The extracurricular activities are amazing and thrilling to do. I really reccommend this school to anyone who is interested. It is a fantastic school, and kids will love the education, the teachers, the students, the available courses, and many other things!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - dashi

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,234 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : 95% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 83% (Top 1%)
  • : 87% (Top 1%)
  • : 77% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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