Montgomery Blair High

51 University Blvd E
Silver Spring, MD 20901

www.mbhs.edu/

3,266 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Montgomery Blair High School, located in Silver Spring, Maryland, is one of the largest and most prominent public high schools in Montgomery County. Known for its academic rigor and diverse student body, the school serves as a flagship institution in the region. It is perhaps best recognized for hosting the Science, Mathematics, and Computer Science Magnet Program, an elite, highly competitive specialized curriculum that draws high-achieving students from across the county and consistently produces national-level finalists in competitions like the Regeneron Science Talent Search.

Beyond its specialized magnet programs, Montgomery Blair offers a comprehensive educational experience featuring an extensive array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, robust arts programs, and a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including championship-level athletics and nationally ranked robotics teams. The school’s campus serves as a vibrant microcosm of the Silver Spring community, emphasizing inclusivity and student-led initiatives. With its long history of academic excellence and a reputation for preparing students for top-tier universities, Montgomery Blair remains a cornerstone of the Montgomery County Public Schools system.

3,266

Total Students

198.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Montgomery Blair High
Demographic	Student Count
White	706
Hispanic	1,240
Black	806
Asian	333
Two or More	149
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
1,240 (38.3%)
Black
806 (24.9%)
White
706 (21.8%)
Asian
333 (10.3%)
Two or More
149 (4.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.1%)
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)740-7200
Website:	http://www.mbhs.edu/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3,266
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	198.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,174
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	251

* 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 9 932

Grade 10 882

Grade 11 748

Grade 12 704