Overview
Wheaton High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Silver Spring, Maryland. The school enrolls 2,747 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.
Things to Consider
Very large student body
2,747 students — some students report feeling anonymous in very large high schools
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SectorPublic
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Grade Span9–12
Degmada Degmada Montgomery County Public Schools
County24031
Magaalada CitySilver Spring
ZIP20906
Dugsiga Charter School No
Dugsiga Magnet SchoolNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240048000951
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment2,747
White9.7%
Hispanic / Latino57.8%
Black / African American19.1%
Asian11.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
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 %53%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)