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Marcia D Smith School

9075 Comprint Ct Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Tel: (301) 926-2300

www.css-md.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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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About the 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 (2026-27)

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

School Facts

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Marcia D Smith School
9	2
10	2
11	2
12	10

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Year Founded

1994

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Student Body

Total Students

16 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

14%

State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

3:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

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The average private school tuition in Montgomery County, MD is $23,927 for elementary schools and $30,906 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Montgomery County, MD is 74% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).