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Winston Churchill High School

#2 in Best Public High Schools in Maryland
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Potomac, MD
  • 267 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
      B+
    6. Health & Safety
      A-
    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 2,088 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1. According to state test scores, 94% of students are at least proficient in math and 66% in reading.
    Address
    11300 Gainsborough Rd
    Potomac, MD 20854
    Telephone
    (301) 469-1200
    Website
    montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/churchillhs
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    Winston Churchill High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    66%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    94%
    Average Graduation Rate
    97%
    Average SAT
    1340
    571 responses
    Average ACT
    30
    327 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
    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
    A-
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    85%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.33 responses
    Poll
    70%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.33 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 87 responses
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    • Homecoming
      17%
    • Lunch with my friends
      17%
    • Going to the football games in the fall
      17%
    • Breaks
      13%
    • Blast show
      13%
    • Spirit week where we dress crazy
      10%
    • AP Week
      3%

    Students

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    2,088
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    4%
    91%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.33 responses
    76%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.33 responses
    85%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.33 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    18:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $81,840
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    10.6%
    71%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.45 responses
    62%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.45 responses
    73%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.45 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
    $17,192/ year
    National
    $12,239
    93%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.46 responses
    39%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.46 responses
    70%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.46 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.