Enrollment
2,366
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Rockville, MD
Richard Montgomery High
Federal NCES profile for Richard Montgomery High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240048000902
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richard Montgomery High earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Rockville · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 29.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Richard Montgomery High has class sizes larger than 87% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richard Montgomery High ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Rockville, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048000902 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
134.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.4%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richard Montgomery High compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richard Montgomery High
Richard Montgomery High is a large high school in Rockville, Maryland, enrolling 2,366 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.7:1 is larger than about 87% of Maryland schools and 22% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maryland, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,366 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 36 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #5.
Its student body is led by White (28%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 77/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 22 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 228 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Rockville's high schools, it stands alongside Thomas S. Wootton High (1,870 students): Richard Montgomery High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.7:1 vs 18:1).
Montgomery County Public Schools also operates Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students) and Walter Johnson High (3,016 students) alongside Richard Montgomery High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Richard Montgomery High compares
Richard Montgomery High on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.4% | ▼ 40% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,366 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,366
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in Maryland - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$18,101
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors10.4 FTE
Per 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 27.8%
Hispanic or Latino 26.6%
Asian 23.6%
African American 15.6%
Two or More 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 27.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.8, Richard Montgomery High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montgomery County Public Schools, which includes Richard Montgomery High.
$18,101
Per student
-11%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.0%
State 23.7%
Federal 10.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Richard Montgomery High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Blair High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walter Johnson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wheaton High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gaithersburg High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richard Montgomery High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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 Rockville
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Thomas S. Wootton High
Standard public school
1,870 students 18:1 students per teacher
Col. Zadok Magruder High
Standard public school
1,671 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Rockville High
Standard public school
1,550 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Alternative Programs
Alternative education program
1 students
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,366 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Richard Montgomery High
How many students attend Richard Montgomery High?
Richard Montgomery High has 2,366 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rockville, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard Montgomery High?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard Montgomery High is 17.7:1, which is 22% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richard Montgomery High?
29.4% of students at Richard Montgomery High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richard Montgomery High?
The largest demographic group at Richard Montgomery High is White at 27.8% of enrollment, in Rockville, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richard Montgomery High?
Richard Montgomery High has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Richard Montgomery High rank among high schools in Rockville?
By Resource Investment Index, Richard Montgomery High ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Rockville, 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 Rockville on the city page.
Is Richard Montgomery High a good school?
Richard Montgomery High earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Richard Montgomery 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.
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