Wilde Lake High

Wilde Lake High

Public High School | Grade 9-12
5460 Trumpeter Rd,  Columbia, MD
Howard County Public Schools
3.9
4.6
1,291 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
41%
Reading Proficiency
36%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Reading Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
41%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
98
Full Time Teachers
98
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
600
Verbal
610
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
26
Reading
28
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
27
AP Pass Rate
81.3%
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
40%
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
276:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.2%
Female
47.1%
Black
43.9%
White
23.6%
Hispanic
16.8%
Two or more races
7.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#5 Most Diverse Public HS in Maryland
Source: Niche

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 403 Students
Towson University 318 Students
University of Maryland, Baltimore County 214 Students
Howard University 153 Students
Howard Community College 151 Students
Morgan State University 143 Students
Temple University 135 Students
Bowie State University 125 Students
University of Maryland - Baltimore 108 Students
Johns Hopkins University 97 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 109 Students
Business 107 Students
Psychology 106 Students
Computer Science 78 Students
Nursing 72 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 62 Students
Political Science and Government 45 Students
Engineering 37 Students
Marketing 31 Students
Mechanical Engineering 30 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 325 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/29/2024
wild Lake offers lots of resources to help students succeed. From weekly after school math help to outside community resources to aid students and get Parents involved.
5.0 Senior
9/22/2024
Best school in Howard county. Great staff members and a lot of resources that's provided for students in Wilde Lake high school.
5.0 Alum
7/1/2023
Keeping it real, the Wilde Lake Band Program is the reason i give this school a high rating. it was the best decision i ever made when walking into that school, i made so many memories, and met so many amazing people. Now don't get me wrong i met amazing people outside of band too, but in general the best part of my day was walking into band class and making awesome music and then showcasing it during halftime at the games.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.6 18 Reviews
4.0 parent
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!
5.0 parent
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...
5.0 parent
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...
1.0 parent
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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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. The school has a total enrollment of 1,291 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 41% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 36% 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 1210 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $464,888. 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.

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