Walter Johnson High School
301-803-7100
Walter Johnson High School has been rated among the top high schools in the country. The public school serves more than 2,000 students from Rockville, Kensington and Bethesda. The school offers many AP classes, an array of extracurricular activities and competitive sports and an Aspberger's program. Walter Johnson High School dates back to 1956, and the building underwent a major renovation that was completed in 2010.
- Fax: 301-571-6986
- Hours: Mon - Fri, 7am - 4pm; Sat, Sun, closed
- Handicap Accessible: Yes
- Number of students: 2,060
- Male-to-female ratio: 52 percent male, 48 percent female
- Public/Private: Public
- Student-to-teacher ratio: 12:1
- Parking: Free lot
- Number of faculty: 127
- How engaged is the school with the community?: Students often intern at local institutions and raise funds for local, national and international causes.
- What makes this community special?: The value the community places on education and the level of involvement of residents with charitable and civic causes.
- Grade levels: 9-12
- Boarding: No
- Special education: Yes
- Uniforms: No
- Features: Auditorium/stage, Cafeteria, Computer lab, Infirmary, Language lab, Library, Science lab, Sports facilities
- Advanced placement courses: Yes
- Student clubs: WJ's extensive offering of student clubs includes art, architecture, Mathletes, philosophy, ultimate frisbee and water polo, to name just a few.
- Sports teams: Sports include cross country, soccer, golf, basketball, track, diving, tennis, gymnastics and lacrosse.
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