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Wheaton High

PublicMaksi Grades 9–12
Silver Spring, Maryland · Montgomery County Public Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Wanafunzi Wanafunzi2,794
ST Ratio16.2:1
FRL57%
Kichwa INo
Wheaton
Maoni ya jumlaKujiandikishaDemographicsUtendajiWahudhuriajiMatokeoMtazamoWorkforce

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 512
2,794
Total Enrollment
State avg: 54%
57%+2.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

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

Mambo muhimu ya kweli

SectorPublic
Aina ya Shule—
Level LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
Wilaya ya WilayaMontgomery County Public Schools
County24031
City City CitySilver Spring
ZIP20906
Shule ya Charter SchoolNo
Shule ya Magnet SchoolNo
Kichwa 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

White
9.6%
Hispanic
59.3%
Black
19.2%
Asian
9.2%
Two+
2.4%
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)