- Northwest High reported a higher ap enrollment than Gaithersburg High (1,448 vs. 397).
- Gaithersburg High reported a higher chronically absent students than Northwest High (1,236 vs. 772).
- Northwest High reported a higher gifted & talented than Gaithersburg High (2,429 vs. 2,027).
- Source Data Limit: 13 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Gaithersburg High reported a higher chronically absent students than Northwest High (1,236 vs. 772).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Northwest High reported a higher graduating cohort than Gaithersburg High (660 vs. 552).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Northwest High reported a higher ap enrollment than Gaithersburg High (1,448 vs. 397).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Gaithersburg High reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Northwest High (55 vs. 19).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Northwest High reported a higher students per counselor than Gaithersburg High (238.8:1 vs. 212:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
28 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Gaithersburg High
$19,456.04
Northwest High
$19,456.04
Local revenue share
Gaithersburg High
65.6%
Northwest High
65.6%
State revenue share
Gaithersburg High
27.2%
Northwest High
27.2%
Federal revenue share
Gaithersburg High
7.2%
Northwest High
7.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Gaithersburg High
27.1%
Northwest High
27.1%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Montgomery County
$128,733
Montgomery County
$128,733
Poverty rate
Montgomery County
7.1%
Montgomery County
7.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Montgomery County
60.3%
Montgomery County
60.3%
Unemployment rate
Montgomery County
2.7%
Montgomery County
2.7%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.