Overview

Watkins Mill High School is a magnet school in Gaithersburg, MD, offering AP courses, International Baccalaureate, and 6 sports. It is one of 32 high schools in Montgomery County Public Schools.

School Rating

Watkins Mill High School is performing average compared to public and charter schools in Maryland with the same grade levels.
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ACADEMICS

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Advanced Courses

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Courses & Programs

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About the School

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Neighborhood

10301 Apple Ridge Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
School leader: Ms Vilma C Najera
(301) 284-4400
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