Walter Johnson High School
- Public
- BETHESDA, MD
Public School
Walter Johnson High School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- BETHESDA, MD
- Rating 4.01 out of 5 504 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A
- Administrationgrade A minus
- Sportsgrade A
- Foodgrade B
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
87%
Percent Proficient - Math
78%
Average Graduation Rate
96%
Average SAT
1310
995 responses
Average ACT
30
314 responses
AP Enrollment
58%
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Home Listings
- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade B minus
Median Household Income
$111,694
National
$64,994Median Rent
$1,941
National
$1,096Median Home Value
$594,100
National
$229,800Culture & Safety
Poll
98%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 49 responsesPoll
80%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 49 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,820
Free or Reduced Lunch
11%
92%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 53 responses77%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 53 responses79%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 53 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$83,917
Teachers in First/Second Year
10.1%
72%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 71 responses79%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 71 responses85%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 71 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$18,250 / year
National
$12,23994%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 72 responses65%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 72 responses85%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 72 responsesSimilar Schools
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These four years has been fun while it lasted, but I would never want to relive the experience. The academic programs at WJ are wonderful, and there are many AP classes to choose from. The elective choices are a bit lacking though. Grades are also rather subjective based on what teachers you get. There's also insane grade inflation at this school. There are many clubs to choose from, but most honor societies are poorly organized. There are many students who are super hardworking but also many who aren't. It's easy to make friends here because we're such a large school. Even though WJ diverse in ethnicity, it's not really that diverse in culture. Most teachers I have had as an upperclassman has been more supportive than my underclassmen teachers. WJ's career and college services could use some improvement because there's generally a lack of communication surrounding the whole application process. Some things that are very nice about WJ are open lunch and no dress codes.
Best school and best teachers! So many people excited about their job and students curious about their classes; so many opportunities for everyone to find what they like. Just like any school, WJ has areas to grow, such as including a wider variety of topics for the books in the media center, or more types of sports, but overall, I'm lucky and proud to be a Wildcat!
Walter Johnson is nothing short of a top-tier school in the state and all the memories that I have of this school have culminated in a positive one. From participating in the Minority Scholars Club in 10th grade and volunteering my time for the betterment of our community, to being in the Japanese Appreciation Club, which is just a fancy name we needed to be able to watch anime after school. My most positive experience in this school, however, came in the form of playing JV and Varsity basketball for this school and I say that with joy in my heart because all my teammates and coaches have helped in too many ways to count. Walter Johnson could improve on the volunteering aspect of things, like pushing more for students before senior year to start helping out the community. I felt like many of my friends and seniors in general didn't have the required amount of service hours and were scrambling before graduation.