School
Winston Churchill High School
- A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- Potomac, MD
- 251 reviews
- AcademicsA+
- DiversityA-
- TeachersA+
- College PrepA+
- Clubs & ActivitiesA
- Health & SafetyB+
- AdministrationB
- SportsA
- FoodC
- Resources & FacilitiesB
- School District
- Montgomery County Public Schools
Address
11300 Gainsborough Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
Telephone
(301) 469-1200
Winston Churchill High School Rankings
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- Crime & SafetyNG
- DiversityB+
- Cost of LivingC
- Good for FamiliesA+
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$181,890
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,809
National
$949Median Home Value
$889,100
National
$184,700Culture & 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
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
- 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
High
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
Winston Churchill High School Reviews
251 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.
I like that Churchill offers classes ranging Global Issues to Personal Finance. These diverse classes ensure that everyone can find something they're interested in studying. We have sports teams and theater, as well as Best Buddies, One Acts, and countless other clubs. If students don't see activities that interest them, theycan start their own clubs, which allows them to act as a leader or make a home for oneself within the community. Teachers at my school are also very hardworking. For the most part, they devote their lunch time to give extra help. Unfortunately, Churchill has a very competitive nature. There is much pressure put on students to take as many AP classes as possible and to value grades above all else. Students often feel like outsiders if they don't take APs or get a good GPA. However, Churchill does its best to make the environment positive. They bring therapy dogs to school and allowing for wellness days to help students relax.
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.