Serving 2,069 students in grades 9-12, Quince Orchard High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,069 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Quince Orchard High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Quince Orchard High School's student population of 2,069 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 132 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,069 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
132 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Quince Orchard High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Quince Orchard High School is 0.73, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#114 out of 1343 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
31%
21%
Black
17%
33%
White
37%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quince Orchard High School's ranking?
Quince Orchard High School is ranked #114 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Quince Orchard High School often compared to?
Quince Orchard High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwest High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Quince Orchard High School?
The graduation rate of Quince Orchard High School is 94%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Quince Orchard High School?
2,069 students attend Quince Orchard High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Quince Orchard High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Quince Orchard High School?
Quince Orchard High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Quince Orchard High School offer ?
Quince Orchard High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Quince Orchard High School part of?
Quince Orchard High School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.
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