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Montgomery Blair High School

#11 in Best Public High Schools in Maryland
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Silver Spring, MD
  • 658 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A
    2. Diversity
      A+
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A
    6. Health & Safety
      B+
    7. Administration
      A
    8. Sports
      B+
    9. Food
      C
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B+
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    Montgomery Blair High School is a top rated, public school located in Silver Spring, MD. It has 2,952 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1. According to state test scores, 79% of students are at least proficient in math and 44% in reading.
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    (301) 649-2800
    51 University Blvd E
    Silver Spring, MD 20901
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    Montgomery Blair High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    44%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    79%
    Average Graduation Rate
    86%
    Average SAT
    1280
    973 responses
    Average ACT
    30
    203 responses
    AP Enrollment
    38%
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    Living in the Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C+
    2. Good for Families
      A+
    3. Housing
      B+
    Median Household Income
    $120,653
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,853
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $448,300
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    B+
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    86%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.70 responses
    Poll
    81%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.70 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 233 responses
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    • Prom/Homecoming
      17%
    • Sankofa & other theater performances
      15%
    • Homecoming football games
      13%
    • After Prom
      12%
    • Puzzlepalooza
      10%
    • Senior Night for varsity sports
      9%
    • Culture Night
      7%

    Students

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    2,952
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    36%
    82%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.78 responses
    79%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.78 responses
    73%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.78 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    17:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $81,840
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    11.7%
    77%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.106 responses
    76%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.106 responses
    78%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.106 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $17,192/ year
    National
    $12,239
    95%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.111 responses
    62%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.111 responses
    85%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.111 responses
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    I love being part of the music department! All our music department teachers are fun, qualified professionals dedicated to their students' success. Pit orchestra, marching band, and jazz combo have been some of the best high school extracurricular experiences ever!
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    Blair is a school where good students become even better students, and students who enter struggling continue to do so. It is a school where it is hard to convince teachers you deserve to be believed in, and where staff members who truly care about the success of their students are difficult to find.
    The schools culture is seriously lacking, and consists of staff members who struggle to put effort into non-magnet students. Though the diversity of Blair is a consistently brought up speaking point, a bragging point for the adults associated with Blair, staff members do, at times, participate in and encourage racial microagressions.
    However, the principal does a great job of not muting students in any way, and discourages dress coding students. Blair has all the makings of a good school, but would be even better if they managed to find staff members who care.
    Montgomery Blair High School, and especially their Magnet, or STEM, program are excellent in shaping future leaders in today's world. Some of the brightest kids in Montgomery County go through the Magnet program. The school provides an arsenal of teachers who are well-versed in the subjects they are teaching, a plethora of resources no matter what your background, an extensive list of classes that fulfills any one's interest, from neuroscience to law, MBHS has it all. The clubs and extracurriculars are great as well if you like politics, STEM, English, etc, there is a club in MBHS waiting for you. MBHS is an excellent school that truly leads the way in innovation.