Long Reach High School

Long Reach High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
6101 Old Dobbin Ln,  Columbia, MD
Howard County Public Schools
3.7
4.0
1,334 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
9%
Reading Proficiency
61%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
81%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B-
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
9%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
97
Full Time Teachers
97
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
620
Verbal
620
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
28
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
29
AP Pass Rate
74.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
26.6%
State Average
24.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
266:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.6%
Hispanic
29.9%
Black
27.5%
White
23.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11.5%
Two or more races
7%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#4 Most Diverse Public HS in Maryland
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Maryland - College Park 527 Students
Towson University 390 Students
University of Maryland, Baltimore County 292 Students
Howard Community College 213 Students
Howard University 151 Students
University of Maryland - Baltimore 140 Students
Johns Hopkins University 138 Students
Morgan State University 133 Students
Salisbury University 124 Students
Loyola University Maryland 117 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 143 Students
Computer Science 119 Students
Psychology 117 Students
Biology 113 Students
Nursing 110 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 59 Students
Mechanical Engineering 44 Students
Finance 43 Students
Engineering 41 Students
Marketing 38 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 261 Reviews
3.0 Alum
4/10/2026
My experience wasn't bad, however there were times where safety was questioned in our school with lockdowns. However I did enjoy being able to join a club and honor societies.
4.0 Freshman
5/23/2025
A far better school than people give it credit for. Plenty of sports and activities to do outside of school. Has its problems, especially with funding and fights, but that happens at every school.
4.0 Junior
1/4/2025
Long Reach High School provides a vibrant and diverse learning environment. It offers strong academic programs, passionate teachers, and opportunities for personal and extracurricular growth, fostering a sense of community and individuality among students.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 20 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/24/2026
very underrated! My son is very happy with the school, and I can see him making amazing progress.
5.0 parent
5/24/2026
LRHS is a very good school. LRHS is a very good school.LRHS is a very good school.LRHS is a very good school.
5.0 parent
3/29/2026
Have nothing but good things to say about my kids education this past year at Long Reach. All teachers have been supportive. Sports have been fun for my child. Environment is friendly and school work has been challenging enough without kid feeling overwhelmed.
1.0 other
2/11/2024
Many teachers wait until the last week of the quarter to grade anything. Literally nothing graded the entire quarter until the last minute. Nobody knows what their grade is. They’re charging kids to join clubs now (but not saying what that money is being used for) and are allowing football players w...

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Long Reach High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Columbia, MD and is served by the Howard County Public Schools in Maryland. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,334 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 9% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 61% are proficient in reading. Long Reach High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 81%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1230 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $504,348. Discover additional schools in the area, like Howard High School, Oakland Mills High School, HCHC's Leadership Academy, and more. Learn more about what Columbia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Long Reach High School.

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