- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gaithersburg, MD
Quince Orchard High
Federal NCES profile for Quince Orchard High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240048001509
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Quince Orchard High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Gaithersburg · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Quince Orchard High has class sizes larger than 73% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Quince Orchard High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Gaithersburg, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048001509 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Quince Orchard High held near 2,150 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 130.8 → 132.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 240048001509 · Gaithersburg, MD High · LARGE · TRAD
2,100 enr · 16.2:1 · 37.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Quince Orchard High held near 2,150 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 130.8 → 132.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Quince Orchard High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montgomery Bla
Montgomery Blair High
3,266 students
- Walter Johnson
Walter Johnson High
3,016 students
- Wheaton High
Wheaton High
2,794 students
- Gaithersburg H
Gaithersburg High
2,441 students
- Seneca Valley
Seneca Valley High
2,409 students
- This school
Quince Orchard High
2,100 students
What this shows Quince Orchard High reports 2,100 students on the CCD universe file.
How Quince Orchard High compares
Quince Orchard High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▼ 24% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,100 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,100
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in Maryland - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,456
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors8.9 FTE
Per 236 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.8%
White 31.4%
African American 14.9%
Asian 10.7%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.9, Quince Orchard High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montgomery County Public Schools reports $19,456 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Quince Orchard High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Blair High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walter Johnson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wheaton High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gaithersburg High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Quince Orchard High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,016
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,794
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,441
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 2,409
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Gaithersburg
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,100 students)
Frequently asked questions about Quince Orchard High
How many students attend Quince Orchard High?
Quince Orchard High has 2,100 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gaithersburg, MD. CCD year-over-year: 2,154 (2022-23) → 2,150 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quince Orchard High?
The student-teacher ratio at Quince Orchard High is 16.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Quince Orchard High?
37.0% of students at Quince Orchard High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Quince Orchard High?
The largest demographic group at Quince Orchard High is Hispanic or Latino at 36.8% of enrollment, in Gaithersburg, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Quince Orchard High?
Quince Orchard High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Quince Orchard High rank among high schools in Gaithersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Quince Orchard High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Gaithersburg, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Gaithersburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Quince Orchard High, Montgomery County Public Schools also operates Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students), Walter Johnson High (3,016 students), and Wheaton High (2,794 students). See the Montgomery County Public Schools district page for the complete list.