College prep high school in Centreville, MD with specialized ADD/ADHD support, small classes of 11 students, and 16 AP courses
The Gunston School is a college preparatory high school (grades 9-12) in Centreville, MD that offers ADD/ADHD support for students who benefit from specialized academic accommodations. With an average class size of just 11 students and 70% of faculty holding advanced degrees, Gunston provides the personalized attention and individualized instruction that many students with attention or learning differences require to thrive.
The school combines intellectually rigorous academics—including 16 AP courses—with a structured, supportive environment that values both mind and body. Students with ADD/ADHD can access targeted support while participating in a full range of academic, athletic, and extracurricular programs, from competitive sports like crew and lacrosse to clubs focused on academics, arts, coding, and environmental initiatives. The small student body of 255 and low student-to-teacher ratio foster a strong sense of community where individual needs are recognized and addressed.
Tuition is $30,950 annually, with 70% of students receiving financial aid (average grant: $12,877). The admissions deadline is rolling after February 6, with a 74% acceptance rate. Families can contact admissions director David Henry at (410) 758-0620 or visit gunston.org to learn more about how the school supports students with ADD/ADHD and other learning needs.
At a Glance
Grades9-12
Students255
Class Size11:1 ratio
Tuition$30,950
Fin. Aid70% receive aid
Est.1911
DeadlineFeb. 6 / rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, Association of Independent Maryland And DC Schools (JAIMS)
School Information
| Year Founded | 1911 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $30,950 |
| Total Students | 255 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 70 |
| Average Class Size | 11 |
| Grades Offered | 9-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | David Henry |
| Admission Deadline | Feb. 6 / rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 74 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 70 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $12,877 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 19 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
ADD/ADHD Support
AP Courses
AP ArtAP BiologyAP Calculus ABAP Calculus BCAP ChemistryAP Computer Science AAP English Literature and CompositionAP Environmental ScienceAP European HistoryAP LatinAP Physics - Electricity and MagnetismAP Physics - MechanicsAP SpanishAP StatisticsAP United States Government and PoliticsAP United States History
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Matriculation DataView data
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Basketball · Crew · Cross Country · Field Hockey · Golf · Lacrosse · Sailing · Soccer · Swimming · Tennis · Volleyball |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Academic Team · Art · Book Club · Coding Club · Debate Team · Environmental Club · G.I.V.E. · Global Culture · Investment Club · Literary & Art Magazine · Model United Nations · National Honor Society · Philosophy of Pulp Culture · Science & Engineering · Student Diversity Leaders · Student Government · Yearbook · Show More (1) · Hide · Recreational Athletic Programs: · Triathlon |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools · Association of Independent Maryland And DC Schools (JAIMS) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.gunston.org/about/calendar |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Average SAT Score | 1220 |
| Average ACT Score | 26 |