Thomas S. Wootton High

2100 Wootton Pkwy
Rockville, MD 20850

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/woottonhs/

1,870 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Thomas S. Wootton High School, located in Rockville, Maryland, is a highly regarded public secondary school within the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. Consistently ranked among the top high schools in Maryland and the nation, Wootton is well-known for its rigorous academic environment and its commitment to student achievement. The school offers a broad spectrum of advanced placement (AP) courses, specialized programs, and extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for success in higher education and beyond.

Beyond its academic reputation, Wootton fosters a vibrant community culture characterized by a strong emphasis on athletics, the performing arts, and diverse student organizations. The school's location in the heart of Montgomery County provides a supportive community network, and it maintains a strong focus on cultivating well-rounded individuals who are prepared to contribute to their communities. With a dedicated faculty and a motivated student body, the school remains a cornerstone of excellence in the Rockville area.

1,870

Total Students

101.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas S. Wootton High
Demographic	Student Count
White	635
Hispanic	174
Black	238
Asian	700
Two or More	113
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
700 (37.6%)
White
635 (34.1%)
Black
238 (12.8%)
Hispanic
174 (9.3%)
Two or More
113 (6.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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)740-1500
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/woottonhs/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,870
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	101.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	195
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* 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 9 445

Grade 10 461

Grade 11 467

Grade 12 497

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Thomas S. Wootton High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	445
Grade 10	461
Grade 11	467
Grade 12	497

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Thomas S. Wootton High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	905	48.4%
Male	959	51.3%
Not Specified	6	0.3%

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