- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rockville, MD
Rockville High
Federal NCES profile for Rockville High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240048000912
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rockville High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in Rockville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 43.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Rockville High has class sizes larger than 71% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rockville High ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Rockville, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048000912 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Rockville High held near 1,538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 96.8 → 107.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 240048000912 · Rockville, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,550 enr · 16.1:1 · 43.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Rockville High held near 1,538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 96.8 → 107.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Rockville 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
Rockville High
1,550 students
What this shows Rockville High reports 1,550 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rockville High compares
Rockville 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.7% | ▼ 11% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,550 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,550
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 71% in Maryland - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.7%
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
Counselors5.4 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.7%
White 21.7%
African American 14.8%
Asian 11.2%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, Rockville High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
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 Rockville 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 | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rockville 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 Rockville
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Richard Montgomery High
Standard public school
2,366 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
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
Alternative Programs
Alternative education program
1 students
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 (~1,550 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rockville High
How many students attend Rockville High?
Rockville High has 1,550 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rockville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,516 (2022-23) → 1,538 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockville High?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockville High is 16.1:1, which is 11% 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 Rockville High?
43.7% of students at Rockville High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rockville High?
The largest demographic group at Rockville High is Hispanic or Latino at 46.7% of enrollment, in Rockville, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rockville High?
Rockville High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Rockville High rank among high schools in Rockville?
By Resource Investment Index, Rockville High ranks #5 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.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Rockville 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.