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).
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