Walter Johnson High School is a public upper secondary school located in the census-designated place of North Bethesda, Maryland. The school was founded in 1956 and named after Walter Johnson, a famous baseball player who was also a native of Montgomery County, Maryland.
Serving 2,984 students in grades 9-12, Walter Johnson High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,984 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 76% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Walter Johnson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Walter Johnson High School's student population of 2,984 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 159 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,984 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
159 teachers
Year Founded
1956
Colors
White, Green
School Rankings
Walter Johnson High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walter Johnson 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
#37 out of 1347 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
7%
Hispanic
19%
23%
Black
15%
33%
White
47%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcat
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walter Johnson High School's ranking?
Walter Johnson High School is ranked #37 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Walter Johnson High School often compared to?
Walter Johnson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winston Churchill High School, Walt Whitman High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Walter Johnson High School?
The graduation rate of Walter Johnson High School is 95%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Walter Johnson High School?
2,984 students attend Walter Johnson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Walter Johnson High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walter Johnson High School?
Walter Johnson High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Walter Johnson High School offer ?
Walter Johnson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Walter Johnson High School part of?
Walter Johnson High School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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