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Northwood High School is a public high school in Silver Spring, Maryland, that serves grades 9–12. It is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools system. The school has about 2,100 students and an estimated student-to-teacher ratio of 18:1, which helps with structured learning. Northwood High School has a lot of Advanced Placement classes and tests, and about 56% of students take them, which shows that they have good access to advanced academics. There are a lot of different types of students at the school. About 89% of them are minorities, and about 60% of them are low-income. Data on academic proficiency show that math skills are close to 1% and reading skills are about 42%. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests to help them get ready for college. The school is in a well-established Silver Spring neighborhood that is known for being connected and having a lot of homes. It also has access to strong district resources. Northwood High School is generally thought of as one of the best schools in the area because it offers a wide range of academic options and continues to promise student growth. This school is the best school in Silver Spring, Maryland.
New Playground Name
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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.
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September to June
School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.
1745 Students
With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1
25%
Percentage of minority students
215 : 1
Student to counselor ratio
Being Updated
Northwood High School is currently using its updated holding facility while the huge construction project for the new campus continues to hit important milestones for 2026. The school has added new specialized career paths in digital communications and environmental stewardship.
Q1. Does Northwood High support learning through practical activities?
Ans. Yes, students work on projects and do things that help them learn skills they can use in the real world.
Q2. Can students take the SAT and ACT?
Ans. Yes, Northwood High lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.
Q3. Are there chances for peer mentoring?
Ans. Of course, yes! Older kids can teach younger kids how to be leaders, work together, and help each other.
Q4. What can students do to get help with their homework?
Ans. Tutoring, advice, and counseling help students figure things out and do well in school.
Q5. Are there programs that help kids stay fit?
Ans. Of course! Northwood High helps students' mental, emotional, and social health by giving them counseling and wellness programs.
Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.
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