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Montgomery Blair High

51 University Blvd E, Silver Spring, MD, 20901

About Montgomery Blair High

Montgomery Blair High School is a public high school in Silver Spring, Maryland, that serves students in grades 9 through 12. It is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools system. There are about 3,200 students at the school, which makes for a lively academic environment. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19:1. Montgomery Blair High School is said to be one of the best schools in the area. About 77% of the students are from racial or ethnic minorities, and about 43% of them come from families with low incomes. The data on academic proficiency for the years 2025–2026 shows that about 7% of students are good at math and about 51% are good at reading. Students have access to standardized testing opportunities, including SAT and ACT, when appropriate. It helps with new ways of teaching, after-school activities, and services for students. There is good public transportation in the area around Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring. Many people say that it is one of the best schools for a wide range of subjects, students, and preparing students for college.

Montgomery Blair High Contact Information

Address

51 University Blvd E, Silver Spring, MD, 20901

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Phone

(240) 740-7200

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 7%
Reading 51%
State average proficiency is 7% in Math and 51% in Reading.
195
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
5
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
3261
Total Students
$73140
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 119 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Montgomery Blair High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM to 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 21.77%
Asian 10.33%
Hispanic 38.06%
Black 24.53%
Two+ Races 4.39%
Native Am. 0.12%
White
21.77%
Asian
10.33%
Hispanic
38.06%
Black
24.53%
Two+ Races
4.39%
Native Am.
0.12%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 3261
47.01%
1533 Female
52.22%
1703 Male

Student Population

3261 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

232 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Several students from Montgomery Blair High School's Science, Mathematics, and Computer Science Magnet program were recently named finalists in a prestigious national science talent search for 2026. This semester, the school is also starting a new "Blair Professional" speaker series. Industry experts will come to talk about new career paths in biotechnology and artificial intelligence. The Blair theater program is also getting ready for its spring production in the newly updated performing arts wing.

FAQ

Q1. How does Montgomery Blair High get students ready for success in the future?

Ans. Planning, skill-building, and guidance programs help students make the transition to college, vocational training, or a job.

Q2. Does Montgomery Blair High make it easy for students to learn?

Ans. Yes, Montgomery Blair High stresses inclusion, staff support, and learning together to help all students do well.

Q3. What does Montgomery Blair High do to help students get ready for life after graduation?

Ans. College planning, mentoring, and skill-building programs help students move on to higher education, vocational paths, or jobs.

Q4. Do students get help with standardized tests?

Ans. Yes. Yes, of course! The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.

Q5. Are students allowed to go to cultural and arts events?

Ans. Yes, Montgomery Blair High encourages students to be creative by offering programs in music, theater, and the visual arts.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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