Howard High School

Howard High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
8700 Old Annapolis Rd,  Ellicott City, MD
Howard County Public Schools
3.8
4.3
1,529 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
56%
Reading Proficiency
79%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
79%
Math Proficiency
56%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
101
Full Time Teachers
101
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
640
Verbal
630
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
28
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
25
AP Pass Rate
79.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
11.4%
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
261:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.5%
Female
48.2%
White
38.2%
Black
25.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
21%
Hispanic
7.8%
Two or more races
6.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#13 Best HS For Athletes in Maryland
#20 Best Public HS in Maryland
#26 Best College Prep 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 725 Students
Towson University 433 Students
University of Maryland, Baltimore County 403 Students
Penn State 190 Students
Howard University 168 Students
Temple University 157 Students
University of Delaware 157 Students
Johns Hopkins University 154 Students
Georgetown University 148 Students
Howard Community College 147 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 197 Students
Computer Science 197 Students
Business 176 Students
Psychology 157 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 113 Students
Nursing 102 Students
Mechanical Engineering 64 Students
Political Science and Government 62 Students
Finance 61 Students
Engineering 58 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 480 Reviews
3.0 Senior
4/29/2025
The teachers are generally nice and supportive. However, some are very unprepared with their teaching methods and could use some work. There's also a handful of teachers that you can obviosuly tell don't care about the wellbeing of students. The lunch food sucks but that's expected for all of Howard County. There are many classes offered, however it's not guaranteed that you will get the classes you want.
4.0 Senior
3/3/2025
It is truly a privilege to be able to say I'm graduating from one of the most diverse, most zealous high schools in the entire country. Howard was founded to create a better foundation for success and it has done so by giving me the platform to start my own clubs, and the pride to scream at the top of my lungs at every pep rally.
4.0 Senior
1/16/2025
I've had a great time getting to experience the many clubs at Howard and what they have to offer. Many teachers are super helpful and open to giving students extra help outside of class.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 10 Reviews
5.0 student
9/17/2024
Am currently attending HOHS. Absolutely fantastic school! Options for APs and advanced rigor are plentiful here, along with great athletic programs. Would never regret attending!
2.0 student
4/9/2024
The academics at this school are good compared to other schools in the county but I have been called racial slurs multiple times at my time at Howard High School. Being black at howard is hard either the teachers or the students are ignorant. There may not be any fights but the discrimination at thi...
5.0 teacher
12/6/2021
it is a good school teachers are meanish in the school ish
4.0 student
8/13/2021
It’s pretty cool! I enjoy going here and participating in sports and other activities. It’s really crowded, but not to the point of discomfort. Teachers are chill and overall good at their jobs.

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Howard High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Ellicott City, MD and is served by the Howard County Public Schools in Maryland. The school has a total enrollment of 1,529 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 56% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 79% are proficient in reading. Howard High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1270 and an ACT score of 28. Discover additional schools in the area, like Oakland Mills High School, Long Reach High School, Centennial High School, and more. Learn more about what Ellicott City has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Howard High School.

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