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Winston Churchill High School

#2 in Best Public High Schools in Maryland
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Potomac, MD
  • 254 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
    B
  8. Sports
    A
  9. Food
    C
  10. Resources & Facilities
    B
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Winston Churchill High School is a top rated, 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/schools/churchillhs

Winston Churchill High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
96%
Percent Proficient - Math
97%
Average Graduation Rate
96%
Average SAT
1340
491 responses
Average ACT
30
280 responses
AP Enrollment
64%
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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
Suburban
Median Household Income
$187,568
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$1,860
National
$949
Median Home Value
$893,600
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
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
Report
  • 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
A-
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
$78,471
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
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.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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Winston Churchill High School Reviews

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Winston Churchill high school prides it’s self on being a blue ribbon school, but not on the mental well being of it’s students. Despite many students doing well and receiving decent grades, many students are silently suffering. The best way to describe churchill is a “pressure cooker”. Students are constantly pressured to take more and harder AP classes. Students are pressured not to complain about the work load or the hazardous effects school is having on their mental health. I have had many teachers who have changed my views on education, they opened the doors of knowledge for me. Yet, I have also had teachers try to slam said doors. The social life is hit or miss. The students at churchill are generally very accepting of everyone and overall welcoming. There isn’t much school spirit, except for they class of ‘18 they had a lot of spirit! Overall, I did enjoy my time at churchill and believe it has shapped me into the person I am today.
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I love WCHS. I couldn’t ask for a better school and it definitely prepared me for college. With that being said, I would like to see some things change. Most teachers do their jobs well but a select few rely too heavily on websites/worksheets to teach their students. Aside from that, the students are driven and motivated as shown by their 96 percent graduation rate. They offer many resources and good counselors that help students succeed and get involved in internships, clubs, and sports. Overall it is an A school!
I love the academics and the challenging environment! Many students find taking advanced classes a lot more beneficial and fun! However, I think because of such an academic focus culture within the school, students focus less on school spirit and creative after school activities other than extracurricular activities.