Howard High School vs. Long Reach High School
Should I attend Howard High School or Long Reach High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Howard 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
Diversity
Long Reach High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,792 students in grades 9-12, Howard 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 70% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 1,639 students in grades 9-12, Long Reach High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,792 students
1,639 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
112 teachers
119 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#38 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#114 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
64%
Graduation Rate
97%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
476
461
Grade 10 Students
421
442
Grade 11 Students
429
364
Grade 12 Students
466
372
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
20%
12%
% Hispanic
7%
26%
% Black
25%
34%
% White
41%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.75
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%