Serving 3,176 students in grades 9-12, Montgomery Blair High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,176 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Montgomery Blair High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Montgomery Blair High School's student population of 3,176 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 194 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
3,176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
194 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Montgomery Blair High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Montgomery Blair High School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#57 out of 1343 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
7%
Hispanic
35%
21%
Black
25%
33%
White
23%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Montgomery Blair High School's ranking?
Montgomery Blair High School is ranked #57 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Montgomery Blair High School often compared to?
Montgomery Blair High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Montgomery Blair High School?
The graduation rate of Montgomery Blair High School is 91%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Montgomery Blair High School?
3,176 students attend Montgomery Blair High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Montgomery Blair High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 23% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Montgomery Blair High School?
Montgomery Blair High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Montgomery Blair High School offer ?
Montgomery Blair High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Montgomery Blair High School part of?
Montgomery Blair High School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 1/3/2011
As a freshmen at Montgomery Blair, I notice that most of the programs there are phenominal. The music and other extra curricular activities are amazing. They take trips to New York and they actualy take trips unlike my past schools. Blair has won between 25 and 50 athletic awards from lacross to football. I am unsure about the level of parent involvement but of you send your children to Blair just be sure to let the know that the teachers don't play around.
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