Overview
Wheaton High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Silver Spring, Maryland. The school enrolls 2,794 students. It is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Maryland state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Very large student body
2,794 students — some students report feeling anonymous in very large high schools
Schlüsselfakten
SectorPublic
Schultyp—
Level LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
Der Bezirk Montgomery County Public Schools
County24031
Stadt Stadt Silver Spring
ZIP20906
Charter SchoolNo
Die Magnet-SchuleNo
Titel INo
NCES School ID240048000951
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment2,794
White9.6%
Hispanic / Latino59.3%
Black / African American19.2%
Asian9.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %57%
State Avg54%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)