Thomas S. Wootton High
Wootton cluster · 2100 Wootton Pkwy, 20850
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Academics
MCAP proficiency over time. Privacy-suppressed years break the line.
Data table
| Series | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELA | 87.3% | 86.7% | 80.4% | 86.2% | 85.1% | 85.7% |
| Math | 11.8% | 17.6% | 12.5% | 16.2% | 9.6% | 5.5% |
| Science | 74.5% | 80.1% | — | — | — | — |
2020 paused; general Science is 2019 & 2021 only. HS Math (Algebra 1) is taken early — read the ELA 10 figure as the headline.
Class size
Average class size by grade band over recent years, with the latest year measured against MCPS's published guideline.
Data table
| Series | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 20.6 * | 27.7 | 28.6 |
| Other | 21.4 * | 26.7 | 26.9 |
- English 28.6 target 30 · within guideline
- Other 26.9 target 33 · within guideline
Source: MCPS School Profiles class-size extract vs. MCPS published class-size guidelines · Updated: 2024-2025
Proficiency by student group
This school's MCAP ELA proficiency by group (latest year). The spread is the opportunity gap.
1 group not shown — too few students to report (withheld for privacy, not zero).
Special education
A priority lens: how students with disabilities are served, and the gap to close.
Data table
| Series | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inclusion % | 82.3% | 82% | 82.7% |
Inclusion (Least Restrictive Environment) is the latest year; staffing is from 2025. Higher inclusion and a lower caseload generally point to more individualized support.
Source: MCPS School Profiles / unified facts (LRE, staffing, SWD enrollment) · Updated: inclusion 2025, staffing 2025
Staffing
Staff relative to enrollment. The chip compares this school to the typical high school at this level.
Special education & multilingual support
Source: MCPS unified facts — staff FTE per student (support services = instructional support staff)
Programs & services
Special, choice, and support programs offered at this school — from magnet and application programs to career pathways and special-education services.
Local - Application
Academics
CTE
Student Support
Special Education
Source: MCPS Office of Student Affairs program catalog (2025). Find schools by program →
Students
Data table
| Series | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 2,037 | 1,943 | 1,911 | 1,875 | 1,870 |
By race / ethnicity (2025).
Climate
Attendance and chronic absenteeism (absent 10%+ of days).
Data table
| Series | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 94.9% | — | — | 94% | 94% | 92.8% |
| Chronic absenteeism | 15.9% | — | 14% | 17.5% | 16.7% | 20.3% |
Data: MSDE State Report Card (2019–2025), MCPS School Profiles & unified facts, U.S. Census ACS 2024, MD SDAT. “≥95” / “≤5” and dropped groups are privacy-suppressed for small counts — withheld, not zero. Independent project, not affiliated with MCPS or MSDE.