Serving 1,662 students in grades 9-12, Marriotts Ridge High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,662 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marriotts Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Marriotts Ridge High School's student population of 1,662 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,662 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Marriotts Ridge High School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marriotts Ridge High School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#12 out of 1343 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
42%
7%
Hispanic
4%
21%
Black
10%
33%
White
39%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marriotts Ridge High School's ranking?
Marriotts Ridge High School is ranked #12 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Marriotts Ridge High School often compared to?
Marriotts Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like River Hill High School, Glenelg High School, Centennial High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marriotts Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Marriotts Ridge High School is 97%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Marriotts Ridge High School?
1,662 students attend Marriotts Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Marriotts Ridge High School students are Asian, 39% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marriotts Ridge High School?
Marriotts Ridge High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Marriotts Ridge High School offer ?
Marriotts Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Marriotts Ridge High School part of?
Marriotts Ridge High School is part of Howard County Public Schools School District.
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