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Wilde Lake High
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
5460 Trumpeter Rd,
Columbia, MD
Howard County Public Schools
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
8%
Reading Proficiency
55%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
91%
Niche Grade
B+
B
A-
A-
B+
A
A-
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.43
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Reading Proficiency
55%
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Math Proficiency
8%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
86
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Full Time Teachers
86
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Teachers in First or Second Year
2.9%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1220
Math
600
Verbal
610
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Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
27
Reading
28
Science
25
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Number of AP Courses
27
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AP Pass Rate
81.3%
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AP Math Enrollment
Very High
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AP Science Enrollment
Very High
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Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Average
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Boys Athletic Participation
Average
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
40%
State Average
24.4%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
276:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
51.8%
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Female
47.9%
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Black
44.6%
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White
22.1%
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Hispanic
17.4%
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Two or more races
8.4%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
6.5%
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
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
420 Students
Towson University
344 Students
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
230 Students
Howard University
161 Students
Howard Community College
156 Students
Morgan State University
149 Students
Temple University
138 Students
Bowie State University
129 Students
University of Maryland - Baltimore
103 Students
Johns Hopkins University
100 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
119 Students
Biology
117 Students
Business
105 Students
Computer Science
80 Students
Nursing
74 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
63 Students
Political Science and Government
44 Students
Engineering
41 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
33 Students
Chemistry
32 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/26/2026
At Wilde Lake High School, I've felt a true presence from most teachers and staff. However, I feel the college readiness can improve and aiding students can be reworked .
9/24/2025
I've only been in WLHS for a year but to me it feels like a very tight-knit family, yes some people hate each other, but I've made way more friends here than in my old school, besides the friends, the staff, my counselor are much more understanding. Worst part probably is the gender neutral bathrooms, I wish there would be more on the upper levels so I wouldn't have to down so much stairs.
9/16/2025
My overall experience here was okay, didn't spend much time hanging around or spend time in any school clubs. The sports were pretty bad.
GreatSchools Reviews
10/20/2023
This school gets so much hate for no reason. The school is great! The admin really do try their best to run it well and there are teachers and staff that care about the students. The school is diverse and there's plenty to do. I would recommend!
8/12/2023
Three exchange students we hosted had great experiences at Wilde Lake, and our own daughter is currently there. I can’t say enough good things about the teachers, the administration, and the student services team. While some like to hate on the Lake because of the challenges brought by some students...
1/3/2023
My daughter goes here and she ABSOLUTELY loves it. The teachers here are amazing. The school spirit is on par with a D1 college. The student body and the admin within the school embody the belief that everyone has the opportunity to better themselves and that they are one big family. The diversity i...
11/17/2022
The worst school in the County! The teachers do NOT care if their students learn. The teachers have said as long as the barely pass is all they care about! The fights are almost every day! My daughter is traumatized when she walls out of her classroom to see another student covered in blood! The sch...
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$167K - $1M
Homes For Sale
16
Average Home Value
$473,227
Median Lot Size
13,068 Sq Ft
% Renters
39%
Average Household Income
$117,448
% of College Grads
54.2%
Median Age
41
Average House Size
2,727 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
44.1%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
$3,300 - $4,350 per month
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- 3 Baths
- 1,606+ Sq Ft
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- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 713+ Sq Ft
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- Columbia, MD
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- Studio - 3 Beds
- 1-3 Baths
- 532+ Sq Ft
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- Columbia, MD
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- 1.5 Baths
- 815+ Sq Ft
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- Columbia, MD
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- The Bluffs at Clary's Forest Apartments
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 680+ Sq Ft
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- Columbia, MD
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- 1-2 Baths
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- Columbia, MD
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Choice Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Swansfield Playground
- Basketball
- Pool
- Playground
Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods
- Events
- Parking Lot
- Amphitheater
Wilde Lake
- Fishing
- Lake
- Trails
Centennial Park
Vantage Point Neighborhood Park
- Dog Park
- Golf
- Picnic Area
Bailey Park
- Boating
- Lake
- Picnic Area
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Wilde Lake High 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 1,291 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 8% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 55% are proficient in reading. Wilde Lake High has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.43, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $473,227. Discover additional schools in the area, like Applications And Research Laboratory, Atholton High School, Fusion Academy Columbia, and more. Learn more about what Columbia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Wilde Lake High.