Albert Einstein High

11135 Newport Mill Rd
Kensington, MD 20895

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/einsteinhs/

1,991 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Albert Einstein High School, located in Kensington, Maryland, is a comprehensive public high school serving the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) district. Known for its diverse student body and strong sense of community, the school offers a rigorous academic environment that balances traditional core curriculum requirements with a wide array of elective courses, arts programs, and extracurricular activities designed to cater to varied student interests and talents.

The school is particularly recognized for its specialized academic focus, most notably its International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, which provides students with a challenging, globally-oriented educational framework. Beyond academics, Einstein High School places a significant emphasis on student leadership and athletic engagement, fostering a culture that encourages personal growth and community involvement. By leveraging its location within the suburban landscape of Montgomery County, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and the modern workforce.

1,991

Total Students

134.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Albert Einstein High
Demographic	Student Count
White	453
Hispanic	967
Black	318
Asian	135
Two or More	93
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
967 (49.0%)
White
453 (23.0%)
Black
318 (16.1%)
Asian
135 (6.8%)
Two or More
93 (4.7%)
American Indian
5 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Montgomery County Public Schools
Phone:	(240)740-2700
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/einsteinhs/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,991
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	134.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	662
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	183

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 570

Grade 10 527

Grade 11 456

Grade 12 438

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Albert Einstein High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	570
Grade 10	527
Grade 11	456
Grade 12	438

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Albert Einstein High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	972	48.8%
Male	1,001	50.3%
Not Specified	18	0.9%

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