Reservoir High School

11550 Scaggsville Rd
Fulton, MD 20759
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 1,814 students in grades 9-12, Reservoir High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,814 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 96% (Top 20% in MD)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 66% (Top 5%)
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Reservoir High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Reservoir High School's student population of 1,814 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 118 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,814 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
118 teachers
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School Rankings

Reservoir High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Reservoir High School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
#42 out of 1343 schools
(Top 5%)
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66%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Reservoir High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
72%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Reservoir High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
17%
7%
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Hispanic
20%
21%
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Black
34%
33%
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White
24%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.76
This chart display the diversity score of Reservoir High School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
96%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Reservoir High School and public school graduation rate of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Reservoir High School's ranking?
Reservoir High School is ranked #42 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Reservoir High School often compared to?
Reservoir High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Atholton High School, River Hill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Reservoir High School?
The graduation rate of Reservoir High School is 96%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Reservoir High School?
1,814 students attend Reservoir High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Reservoir High School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Reservoir High School?
Reservoir High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Reservoir High School offer ?
Reservoir High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Reservoir High School part of?
Reservoir High School is part of Howard County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,814 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 96% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 66% (Top 5%)
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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