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Walter Johnson High School

#8 in Best Public High Schools in Maryland
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Bethesda, MD
  • 378 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
    A
  7. Administration
    A+
  8. Sports
    A
  9. Food
    B+
  10. Resources & Facilities
    A-
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Walter Johnson High School is a top rated, public school located in Bethesda, MD. It has 2,289 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1. According to state test scores, 95% of students are at least proficient in math and 93% in reading.
Address
6400 Rock Spring Dr
Bethesda, MD 20814
Telephone
(301) 803-7100
Website
montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/wjhs

Walter Johnson High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
93%
Percent Proficient - Math
95%
Average Graduation Rate
94%
Average SAT
1290
517 responses
Average ACT
30
178 responses
AP Enrollment
57%
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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-
Area Feel
Urban
Median Household Income
$103,916
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$1,850
National
$949
Median Home Value
$543,000
National
$184,700

Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
A
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
100%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.35 responses
Poll
86%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.35 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 141 responses
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  • Pennies for Patients Month
    18%
  • Homecoming Hallways
    16%
  • Football Games
    15%
  • School plays and musicals
    14%
  • Culture Assemblies
    12%
  • Musical concerts
    8%
  • Spirit Weeks
    6%

Students

Diversity
A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,289
Free or Reduced Lunch
7%
97%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.39 responses
79%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.39 responses
79%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.39 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$78,471
Teachers in First/Second Year
5.2%
72%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.57 responses
79%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.57 responses
84%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.57 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$17,685/ year
National
$12,239
93%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.58 responses
60%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.58 responses
83%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.58 responses
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Walter Johnson High School Reviews

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The experience was good. There is some amazing faculty who really want to help children succeed. However, due to its size there isn't really a close knit feel between many student platforms. As a member of varsity sports/societies/clubs there is a bond within clubs but this bond isn’t interchangeable through various activities. There are some groups of international students who find it hard to break through and join clubs/activities outside their comfort zone due to fear of acceptance and cultural/language barriers. It is a good school however, nothing extraordinary made it a bad or excellent school.
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Walter Johnson high school has an incredibly welcoming community with great teachers, especially in advanced subjects such as AP Biology and AP chemistry; I feel well prepared to dive into my college career thanks to their guidance. WJ also has a wide range of clubs and sports you can participate in; I especially enjoyed being part of the Korean Pop dancing club, where we learned and performed all kinds choreography to celebrate Korean culture (and made new lifelong friends). WJ also has many opportunities for career development. Being able to include a Pharmacy internship as a part of my schedule has really solidified my career interests and professional skills. WJ gives every student the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Walter Johnson High School had an excellent facade, the institution came across as a diverse and rigorous school with well paid and qualified teachers. However, it quickly becomes apparent that the teachers care very little about what actually happens and often don't know or are uninterested in the subjects they teach. Along with the fact that the students are very privileged and only focused on status, this makes for a high intensity, low intelect environment.