At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 515
1,398
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
30%-22.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level
Overview
Damascus High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Damascus, Maryland. The school enrolls 1,398 students. It is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictMontgomery County Public Schools
County24031
CityDamascus
ZIP20872
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240048001455
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment1,398
White40.4%
Hispanic / Latino28.4%
Black / African American13.9%
Asian11.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races5.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
40.4%
Hispanic
28.4%
Black
13.9%
Asian
11.6%
Two+
5.5%
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.