Marcia D Smith School

Marcia D Smith School in Gaithersburg, MD, serves 16 students in grades 9 through 12 within a nonsectarian, suburban setting.
Founded in 1994, this co–ed alternative high school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 3:1 with a total of five teachers.
The school has a diverse student body, with approximately 14% of students representing minority groups.
As a suburban Maryland alternative school, Marcia D Smith School enrolls a small student population, offering a focused high school experience.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1994
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
16 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for Marcia D Smith School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Montgomery County, MD is $23,940 for elementary schools and $30,470 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Montgomery County, MD is 75% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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