Northwood High School is a public high school in Kemp Mill, Maryland, United States, with a Silver Spring postal address.
It is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools system, and is one of five high schools in the Downcounty Consortium. Northwood originally opened its doors in 1956.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 6 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Year Founded
1956
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
6 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Mascot: Gladiator
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Community School Of Md At Northwood High School?
The application deadline for Community School Of Md At Northwood High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Community School Of Md At Northwood High School is The Siena School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Saint Bernadette School (0.2 miles away)
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Quick Facts
80 University Boulevard East
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 593-5611
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 593-5611
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 333 students
National Children's Center School/maryland Site
Special Education School
410 University Blvd W
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 593-0642
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 593-0642
0.5 miles
Gr: NS | 7 students
The Springwell School
Alternative School
8003 Barron St
Takoma Park, MD 20912
(301) 578-6885
Takoma Park, MD 20912
(301) 578-6885
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 25 students
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Daycare / Preschool
9504 Brunett Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 565-2282
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 565-2282
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-K | 40 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
1300 Forest Glen Road
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 244-3600
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 244-3600
1 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 134 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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