A+
Excellent
96/100

Walter Johnson High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 6400 Rock Spring Dr, Bethesda, MD 20814
Overall
A+
96/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 87% · Math 78% proficient · 95th percentile in Maryland
Graduation
A
94% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Maryland for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Maryland schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

96
Repit Score
out of 100
2,984
Students
enrolled
18.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%95/100reading 96th percentile, math 94th percentile among Maryland high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%78/10094% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%73/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 17% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Maryland schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +17 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Maryland. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency87% (+43 pts vs. state avg 44%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency78% (+41 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate94% (+13 pts vs. state avg 81%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Maryland state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White92%82%reading +17 pts, math +19 pts93rd percentile (list)
Black75%65%reading +35 pts, math +40 pts97th percentile (list)
Hispanic82%67%reading +39 pts, math +40 pts96th percentile (list)
Asian85%95%reading +3 pts, math +15 pts80th percentile (list)
Multiracial85%85%reading +13 pts, math +25 pts80th percentile (list)
Low-income65%55%reading +26 pts, math +31 pts94th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 6400 Rock Spring Dr
City Bethesda
ZIP Code 20814
District 2400480
NCES School ID 240048000942
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 20814

Understanding the community around Walter Johnson High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $149,657
Per Capita Income $102,368
Poverty Rate 1.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 65.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 84.9%
High School or Higher 97.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $941,500
Median Rent $2,190
Owner-Occupied 52.5%
Renter-Occupied 47.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Walter Johnson High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.7%
Female 47.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 46.9%
Hispanic/Latino 18.6%
Black 14.6%
Asian 12.4%
Two or More Races 6.6%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 2,984
Teachers (FTE) 159.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Walter Johnson High?
Walter Johnson High has a Repit School Score of 96 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Walter Johnson High?
Walter Johnson High has 2,984 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.7:1.
What grades does Walter Johnson High serve?
Walter Johnson High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Walter Johnson High receive per student?
Walter Johnson High receives $20,473 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Walter Johnson High in 20814 ▼
Avg Home Value
$762,266
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,822
1-Year Change
+0.4%
% Renters
47.5%

Other Schools in 20814

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026