Long Reach High School

Long Reach High School is located in Columbia, MD.

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Long Reach High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12

6101 Old Dobbin Ln, Columbia, MD

Long Reach Neighborhood

Howard County Public Schools

3.7

3.8

1,448 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1

Average SAT Score
1230

Average ACT Score
27

Math Proficiency
25%

Reading Proficiency
46%

Average GPA
3.47

Graduation Rate
81%

Academics

B-

Teachers

A-

College Prep

B+

Administration

B-

Resources/Facilities

B+

Clubs and Activities

B+

Sports

Food

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA

3.47

Reading Proficiency

46%

Math Proficiency

25%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

13:1

Teachers

114

Full Time Teachers

114

Teachers in First or Second Year

3.2%

College Prep

Average SAT

1230

Math

610

Verbal

610

Average ACT

Math

English

Reading

Science

Number of AP Courses

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

Test Scores

College Readiness

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

266:1

Student Diversity

Male

52.9%

Female

46.6%

Black

31.5%

Hispanic

27.1%

White

23.5%

Asian or Pacific Islander

12%

Two or more races

5.1%

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 512 Students

Towson University 389 Students

University of Maryland, Baltimore County 288 Students

Howard Community College 223 Students

Howard University 159 Students

University of Maryland - Baltimore 154 Students

Morgan State University 135 Students

Johns Hopkins University 132 Students

Salisbury University 124 Students

Loyola University Maryland 120 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Business 141 Students

Psychology 120 Students

Computer Science 120 Students

Biology 111 Students

Nursing 104 Students

Pre-Medicine Studies 56 Students

Engineering 43 Students

Mechanical Engineering 43 Students

Finance 41 Students

Political Science and Government 38 Students

This School’s Reviews

4.0 Senior

11/18/2024

Long Reach High School has a very strong and affluent community life. The students and teachers come from all walks of life and have different backgrounds that co-exist in such a positive light. In regards to academics and the learning the teaching styles aren't very congruent but the information is useful. Along with it, students are very well prepared for post-graduation endeavors and supported in their choices to the fullest.

5.0 Senior

10/22/2024

I am very happy at Long Reach HS. I have enjoyed the majority of my classes and teachers. The staff at Long Reach is very supportive - not just the teachers, but the administration and counselors, too.

4.0 Sophomore

10/5/2024

My experience so far at Long Reach High School has been mainly positive. There is a generally happy attitude from the teachers and you can tell they are passionate about their job.

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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...

5.0 student

6/21/2023

You'll have the best Junior year here!!!Side teachers are very effective on helping you advancing towards to learning new key skills,learning new quadratic terminals if you struggle with Algrbrea II or Geometry the teachers are so sweet,cooperative to helping you learn.Mr.RoweVery effective does the...

2.0 parent

2/24/2023

My child attends LRHS and for the past 2 years has complained of the restrooms being a virtual drug den. For those few remaining young people not doing drugs in school, it makes it a hassle to try to do your non-drug related business, as nature comes calling. Then, to have to maneuver through this g...

5.0 parent

9/9/2019

My family's experience has been great. We have two kids at Long Reach and they are doing well. The teachers are great and very competent. It is a beautiful and clean school as well. Our experience with the administration and school counselors has been very positive. The principal really cares about...

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List Price Range

$200K - $824K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$499,004

Median Lot Size

11,543 Sq Ft

% Renters

33%

Average Household Income

$139,547

% of College Grads

59.7%

Median Age

Average House Size

3,707 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

29.4%

Homes for Sale

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2 Baths
962 Sq Ft

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2 Baths
1,900 Sq Ft

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Unit UTE207
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2 Baths
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3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,740 Sq Ft

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1,443 Sq Ft

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4.5 Baths
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3.5 Baths
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2 Baths
2,224 Sq Ft

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3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,036 Sq Ft

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4 Beds
4 Baths
3,081 Sq Ft

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3.5 Baths
4,233 Sq Ft

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1 - 2 Beds
1-2 Baths
766+ Sq Ft

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Howard High School

9th to 12th
Public

Oakland Mills High School

9th to 12th
Public

A-

HCHC's Leadership Academy

K to 12th
Private

B+

Hopewell Park

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Pool

Sewells Orchard Park

Lake
Picnic Area
Trails

Lake Elkhorn Park

Lake
Trails
Playground

Blandair Regional Park

Waterloo Park

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area

Long Reach Park

Football
Tennis
Multi-Purpose Field

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Maryland Howard County Columbia 21045 Long Reach

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 1,448 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 25% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 46% 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 3.47, 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 $499,004. 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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