Montgomery Blair High School
- Public
- SILVER SPRING, MD
Public School
Montgomery Blair High School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- SILVER SPRING, MD
- Rating 3.94 out of 5 759 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Diversitygrade A+
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A
- Administrationgrade A minus
- Sportsgrade B+
- Foodgrade C+
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
65%
Percent Proficient - Math
58%
Average Graduation Rate
86%
Average SAT
1290
1,233 responses
Average ACT
30
252 responses
AP Enrollment
41%
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- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade B+
Median Household Income
$160,847
National
$64,994Median Rent
$2,358
National
$1,096Median Home Value
$490,400
National
$229,800Culture & Safety
Poll
80%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 92 responsesPoll
82%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 92 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
3,220
Free or Reduced Lunch
39%
85%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 100 responses79%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 100 responses72%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 100 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$83,917
Teachers in First/Second Year
15.5%
75%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 128 responses79%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 128 responses76%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 128 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
$18,250 / year
National
$12,23996%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 133 responses58%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 133 responses85%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 133 responsesSimilar Schools
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I got into Montgomery Blair High School via its communication arts program (CAP); although it was super challenging at first, in the end I really found that the teachers in the program helped me grow and find my interests. Blair is the biggest school in the DCC consortium as well and there are so many different people that you can get to know. Once I found my friend group I found school much more exciting and fun! Apart from the special programs, it's also super easy to participate in the dances and events the SGA puts on and the many clubs that they have all year round.
Going to Montgomery Blair has overall been a good experience. It is an extremely diverse place, and if you look in the right spots there are great opportunities for academics and extracurriculars. The sports are variable from year to year, but during my time they've been excellent. Some of the teachers I've had have been excellent.
The academics if you aren't in the Magnet program, however, aren't the greatest. Blair is the largest school in Maryland. Classes are large, and the quality of teachers isn't always spectacular. For an incredibly academics-focused student - unless you're in the STEM magnet - Blair isn't the place. People incredibly focused on academics need to take their own initiative to create a good learning experience. Education at Blair is what you make of it.
The academics if you aren't in the Magnet program, however, aren't the greatest. Blair is the largest school in Maryland. Classes are large, and the quality of teachers isn't always spectacular. For an incredibly academics-focused student - unless you're in the STEM magnet - Blair isn't the place. People incredibly focused on academics need to take their own initiative to create a good learning experience. Education at Blair is what you make of it.
Montgomery Blair High School was a school that celebrated all students academically, sports wise, and culturally. As a Black woman in the STEM magnet program and starter on the varsity basketball team, I never felt left out in the classroom and I always felt that my accomplishments were recognized by those around me. Every student is celebrates for what they can do and encouraged to do more. I also appreciate Sankofa—a music and arts night for African and African American students to showcase their culture and represent their flag. As a person of African descent, I have been exposed to the many ways people make mock and ridicule African culture. However, the Blair community always encouraged us and were proud of our performances—they posted our performances on twitter and showed love of the utmost caliber. I will never forget how Blair allowed students to be free of the shackles of hiding culture and accomplishments for fear of not being accepted, we were always celebrated.