- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gaithersburg, MD
Watkins Mill High
Federal NCES profile for Watkins Mill High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240048001525
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Watkins Mill High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Gaithersburg · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 64.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Watkins Mill High has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Watkins Mill High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Gaithersburg, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048001525 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Watkins Mill High held near 1,661 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-54 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 116.0 → 120.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-54 students YoY 240048001525 · Gaithersburg, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,577 enr · 13.7:1 · 64.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Watkins Mill High held near 1,661 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-54 headcount). Teacher FTE added 116.0 → 120.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Watkins Mill 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
Watkins Mill High
1,577 students
What this shows Watkins Mill High reports 1,577 students on the CCD universe file.
How Watkins Mill High compares
Watkins Mill 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.8% | ▲ 32% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,577 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,577
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 38% in Maryland - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.1%
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
Counselors7.1 FTE
Per 222 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.6%
African American 22.5%
Asian 8.3%
White 5.5%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Watkins Mill High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
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 Watkins Mill High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Blair High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walter Johnson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wheaton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gaithersburg High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Watkins Mill 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 (~1,577 students)
Frequently asked questions about Watkins Mill High
How many students attend Watkins Mill High?
Watkins Mill High has 1,577 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gaithersburg, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,715 (2022-23) → 1,661 (2023-24), nearly flat (-54).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watkins Mill High?
The student-teacher ratio at Watkins Mill High is 13.7:1, which is 6% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Watkins Mill High?
64.8% of students at Watkins Mill High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Watkins Mill High?
The largest demographic group at Watkins Mill High is Hispanic or Latino at 60.6% of enrollment, in Gaithersburg, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Watkins Mill High?
Watkins Mill High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Watkins Mill High rank among high schools in Gaithersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Watkins Mill High ranks #3 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 Watkins Mill 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.