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Howard High School

8700 Old Annapolis Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21043

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10/

Top 10%

Tel: (410) 313-2867

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Howard High School serves 1,828 students in grades 9-12.

Howard High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 38%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 46%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,828 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 30% in MD)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 77% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 74% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Howard High School's student population of 1,828 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 115 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

1,828 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

115 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Howard High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,354 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Howard High School is 0.71, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MD)

Overall Testing Rank

#74 out of 1354 schools
(Top 10%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Howard High School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

77%

38%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Howard 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 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

74%

46%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Howard High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

17%

Hispanic

20%

Black

23%

34%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Howard High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

45%

34%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Howard High School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.71

0.73

This chart display the diversity score of Howard High School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

95%

86%

This chart display graduation rate of Howard High School and public school graduation rate of Maryland by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

11%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Howard High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Howard County Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Howard High School's ranking?

Howard High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% MD state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MD state average).

What is the graduation rate of Howard High School?

The graduation rate of Howard High School is 95%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.

How many students attend Howard High School?

1,828 students attend Howard High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

45% of Howard High School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 17% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Howard High School?

Howard High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.

What grades does Howard High School offer ?

Howard High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Howard High School part of?

Howard High School is part of Howard County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,828 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 77% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 74% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education