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Walter Johnson High

PublicGrades 9–12
Bethesda, Maryland · Montgomery County Public Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students2,984
Student:Teacher18.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch18%
Title INo
Walter Johnson
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 517
2,984
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
18%-34.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
18.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Walter Johnson High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Bethesda, Maryland. The school enrolls 2,984 students. It is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Maryland state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
18% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)

Things to Consider

Very large student body
2,984 students — some students report feeling anonymous in very large high schools

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictMontgomery County Public Schools
County24031
CityBethesda
ZIP20814
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240048000942

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment2,984

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

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 %18%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)