Serving 1,360 students in grades 9-12, Wilde Lake High School ranks in the top 20% 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 36% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (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), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,360 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wilde Lake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Wilde Lake High School's student population of 1,360 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,360 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wilde Lake High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilde Lake 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#159 out of 1343 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
16%
21%
Black
46%
33%
White
23%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilde Lake High School's ranking?
Wilde Lake High School is ranked #159 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Wilde Lake High School often compared to?
Wilde Lake High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like River Hill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wilde Lake High School?
The graduation rate of Wilde Lake High School is 91%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Wilde Lake High School?
1,360 students attend Wilde Lake High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Wilde Lake High School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilde Lake High School?
Wilde Lake High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wilde Lake High School offer ?
Wilde Lake High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wilde Lake High School part of?
Wilde Lake High School is part of Howard County Public Schools School District.
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