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    A+
  2. Diversity
    B+
  3. Teachers
    A
  4. College Prep
    A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    B+
  6. Health & Safety
    A-
  7. Administration
    A
  8. Sports
    A-
  9. Food
    B
  10. Resources & Facilities
    B+
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Winston Churchill High School is an elite, public school located in Potomac, MD. It has 2,093 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1. According to state test scores, 97% of students are at least proficient in math and 96% in reading.
Address
11300 Gainsborough Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
Telephone
(301) 469-1200
Website
montgomeryschoolsmd.org

Winston Churchill High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
96%
Percent Proficient - Math
97%
Average Graduation Rate
96%
Average SAT
1330
455 responses
Average ACT
30
243 responses
AP Enrollment
62%
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Living in the Area
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Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Crime & Safety
    NG
  2. Diversity
    B+
  3. Cost of Living
    C
  4. Good for Families
    A+
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$181,890
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$1,809
National
$949
Median Home Value
$889,100
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
84%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.31 responses
Poll
71%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.31 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 79 responses
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  • Going to the football games in the fall
    19%
  • Homecoming
    18%
  • Lunch with my friends
    16%
  • Blast show
    13%
  • Breaks
    11%
  • Spirit week where we dress crazy
    11%
  • AP Week
    4%

Students

Diversity
B+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,093
Free or Reduced Lunch
4%
90%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.31 responses
77%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.31 responses
87%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.31 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
—
Teachers in First/Second Year
10.6%
70%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.43 responses
63%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.43 responses
72%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.43 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
B+
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.44 responses
39%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.44 responses
70%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.44 responses
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Churchill HS is a very competitive high school. This is good because it prepares students for college, and arms students with good problem-solving and communication skills. On the downside, this also creates a stressful culture where everybody has high expectations regarding grades, extracurriculars, and college acceptance. However, students are working incessantly to reduce this stress culture and create a strong support system for those who need one. In terms of resources, Churchill has an excellent media center, excellent teachers (for the most part), and a wide variety of clubs, sports, and arts programs to participate in. For all its flaws and slightly stressful environment, I love Churchill HS for all that it has helped me learn and grow, and for the incredible students and teachers I have met here.
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Overall, Churchill has a great academic atmosphere. Though rigorous, it will push students to think in a way that will better prepare them for college. Most teachers were knowledgeable and professional about their subjects, and loved to help students outside of class. In terms of departments, the music department was what hit home for me. The teachers and students have a unique relationship that makes the school much more enjoyable. Had I not been a part of that department, I would have had a completely different high school experience.
Socially, Churchill was not the easiest. Students tend to be quite cliquey and lacking in the "friendliness" department. It takes a bit of work to find your group, but once you do, it makes school that much better. Should you need any help, however, the staff provides excellent resources to get you through your time at Churchill and prepare you for college.
My experience at Winston Churchill has been atypical to say the least. The administration of Churchill constantly denies the presence of our rowing team, even though we bring home state championship trophies constantly along with getting kids recruited to D1 and Ivy League schools. Though they are out of touch to say the least, our principal has just retired, and I hope the one stepping in realizes how important each student and organization is to creating Churchill as a whole, not what they choose to see.