Rockville High School is a four-year high school in Rockville, Maryland, United States. The school was founded in 1968, and its current building was completed in August 2004. Rockville High School belongs to the Montgomery County Public Schools system. In 2022, enrollment was 1,516 students.
Serving 1,538 students in grades 9-12, Rockville High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,538 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rockville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Rockville High School's student population of 1,538 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 108 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,538 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
108 teachers
Year Founded
1968
Colors
White, Black, Orange
School Rankings
Rockville High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rockville High School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#277 out of 1338 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
7%
Hispanic
46%
23%
Black
14%
33%
White
23%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Ram
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rockville High School's ranking?
Rockville High School is ranked #277 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Rockville High School often compared to?
Rockville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richard Montgomery High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rockville High School?
The graduation rate of Rockville High School is 89%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Rockville High School?
1,538 students attend Rockville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Rockville High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rockville High School?
Rockville High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rockville High School offer ?
Rockville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rockville High School part of?
Rockville High School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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