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Northwood High

Silver Spring, Maryland

1,795 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(240)740-6950School Website

#41

Best Student:Teacher Ratio in Maryland

1,795

Students

14.2:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot
Key metrics at a glance
Avg SAT Score

1,150

B+

out of 1600
Good
Avg ACT Score

24

B+

out of 36
Good
AP Courses

19

A

courses offered
Excellent
AP Enrollment

31%

C+

of students
Good
Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

B+

students per teacher
Good
This Week at Northwood High – June 19, 2026

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Academic Grades

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Academic Pathways

Explore 204 courses in the 2025-26 catalog for Northwood High

English 9
9

Course in english covering key concepts, skills, and applications.

Honors English 9
9

Accelerated course with rigorous curriculum in english.

English 10
10

Course in english covering key concepts, skills, and applications.

Honors English 10
10

Accelerated course with rigorous curriculum in english.

English 10 AP Seminar
10

Advanced Placement college-level course in english. Prepares students for AP exam.

English 11
11

Introductory course in english covering foundational concepts and skills.

Honors English 11
11

Accelerated course with rigorous curriculum in english.

AP Lang & Comp
11-12

Advanced Placement college-level course in english. Prepares students for AP exam.

Honors English 12
12

Accelerated course with rigorous curriculum in english.

AP Literature
12

Advanced Placement college-level course in english. Prepares students for AP exam.

English 9 for EL 1
9

Introductory course in english language development covering foundational concepts and skills.

English 10 for EL 1
10

Introductory course in english language development covering foundational concepts and skills.

Standardized Test Dates

Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at Northwood High.

National Tests

June 20, 2026 – July 4, 2026

SAT Score Release Date

Score release

June 23, 2026

ACT

Score release

June 24, 2026

ACT

Late registration deadline

July 1, 2026 – July 31, 2026

AP Score Release — All

Score release

July 6, 2026

ACT Photo Upload/Standby Deadline

Photo upload deadline

July 11, 2026

ACT — National

Test date
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Principal
Dr. Jonathan Garrick
School Details
Address

919 University Blvd W, Silver Spring, MD 20901

Phone

(240)740-6950

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District

Montgomery County Public Schools

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