- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bethesda, MD
Walter Johnson High
Federal NCES profile for Walter Johnson High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240048000942
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walter Johnson High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Bethesda · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 16.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Walter Johnson High has class sizes larger than 94% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walter Johnson High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Bethesda, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048000942 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Walter Johnson High held near 2,984 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+42 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 158.3 → 159.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+42 students YoY 240048000942 · Bethesda, MD High · LARGE · TRAD
3,016 enr · 19.1:1 · 16.5% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Walter Johnson High held near 2,984 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+42 headcount). Teacher FTE added 158.3 → 159.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Walter Johnson High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montgomery Bla
Montgomery Blair High
3,266 students
- This school
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
- Bethesda-Chevy
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High
2,377 students
What this shows Walter Johnson High reports 3,016 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walter Johnson High compares
Walter Johnson 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 32% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.5% | ▼ 66% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,016 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,016
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 94% in Maryland - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors11.5 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
African American 15.9%
Asian 13.0%
Two or More 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, Walter Johnson High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 32
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 Walter Johnson High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Blair High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower 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 |
| Bethesda-Chevy Chase High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walter Johnson High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 2,377
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Bethesda
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 (~3,016 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Walter Johnson High
How many students attend Walter Johnson High?
Walter Johnson High has 3,016 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bethesda, MD. CCD year-over-year: 2,942 (2022-23) → 2,984 (2023-24), nearly flat (+42).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walter Johnson High?
The student-teacher ratio at Walter Johnson High is 19.1:1, which is 32% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walter Johnson High?
16.5% of students at Walter Johnson High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walter Johnson High?
The largest demographic group at Walter Johnson High is White at 44.7% of enrollment, in Bethesda, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walter Johnson High?
Walter Johnson High has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Walter Johnson High rank among high schools in Bethesda?
By Resource Investment Index, Walter Johnson High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Bethesda, 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 Bethesda on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Walter Johnson High, Montgomery County Public Schools also operates Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students), Wheaton High (2,794 students), and Gaithersburg High (2,441 students). See the Montgomery County Public Schools district page for the complete list.