Glenelg High School

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Glenelg High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
14025 Burntwoods Rd,  Glenelg, MD
Howard County Public Schools
3.8
4.2
1,363 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1330
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
33%
Reading Proficiency
92%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
98%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B+
Teachers
A
College Prep
A-
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
3.63
Reading Proficiency
92%
Math Proficiency
33%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
79
Full Time Teachers
79
Teachers in First or Second Year
0.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1330
Math
670
Verbal
660
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
29
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
35
AP Pass Rate
80.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
16.8%
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
316:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.8%
Female
48.8%
White
59.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
20%
Hispanic
7.6%
Two or more races
6.4%
Black
5.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#18 Best Public HS in Maryland
#25 Best College Prep Public HS in Maryland
#30 Best HS For Stem 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 457 Students
Towson University 188 Students
University of Maryland, Baltimore County 160 Students
Virginia Tech 142 Students
Penn State 137 Students
James Madison University 111 Students
Salisbury University 108 Students
University of Delaware 100 Students
Johns Hopkins University 96 Students
New York University 84 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 161 Students
Biology 105 Students
Psychology 86 Students
Computer Science 71 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 68 Students
Finance 56 Students
Nursing 52 Students
Political Science and Government 50 Students
Marketing 45 Students
Engineering 45 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 190 Reviews
5.0 Senior
2/13/2025
My experience at Glenelg High School has been a rewarding one. The school community is a close knit one that is very supportive to students and families. I would recommend this school to anyone.
5.0 Senior
12/2/2024
Glenelg High School has always provided me a great and safe learning environment where I felt I could explore new topics and dive into subjects deeper. I particularly love the teachers in the STEM department and it feels like they truly love teaching students.
5.0 Senior
10/24/2023
My experience at Glenelg High School has been both rewarding and challenging. The best part has undoubtedly been the sense of community and support from teachers and peers. It's been inspiring to be part of a school that values education and encourages students to excel.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 13 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/27/2026
Awesome school with great teachers. My daughter was valedictorian at this school and she had a very good experience through out her 4 years at Glenelg high school!
5.0 parent
10/17/2023
Great school. Very caring administration and athletic programs.
5.0 parent
8/28/2023
Sent my 2 kids to Glenelg High School and both did very well academically. Both performed extremely well on the SAT and ACT as the active school boosters actually paid for weekend study classes for the exams. The Theater/Music/Art programs definitely had a legacy of being the best in the county for...
5.0 parent
10/29/2020
The school ranks high in student achievement and college preparedness. What should be understood is that this is not so much an accomplishment of the school but instead the affluency and involvement of parents. Students on average have fewer discipline problems and are more driven to achieve academi...

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Glenelg High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Glenelg, MD, in the Glenwood neighborhood, and is served by the Howard County Public Schools in Maryland. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,363 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 33% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 92% are proficient in reading. Glenelg High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.63, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1330 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $1,044,153. Discover additional schools in the area, like Glenwood Academy, Glenwood Middle School, Folly Quarter Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Glenelg has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Glenelg High School.

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