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鈥揺d alternative high school maintains a student鈥搕eacher 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.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Marcia D Smith School?
The application deadline for Marcia D Smith School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Marcia D Smith School is The Foundation School Of Montgomery County (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Martin of Tours School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Epworth Preschool & Kindergarten (0.6 miles away)
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(301) 424-5200
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(301) 251-4624
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(301) 251-4624
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(301) 990-2441
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(301) 990-2441
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(301) 740-7807
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 740-7807
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(301) 424-5200
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 424-5200
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(301) 251-4624
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(301) 755-3239
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 755-3239
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(301) 330-2300
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 330-2300
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-K
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Daycare / Preschool
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(301) 548-8899
Derwood, MD 20855
(301) 548-8899
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
KidStop Child Development Ctr.
Daycare / Preschool
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(301) 548-8899
Derwood, MD 20855
(301) 548-8899
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
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Derwood, MD 20855
(301) 990-7703
Derwood, MD 20855
(301) 990-7703
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