Howard High School
School Overview
Howard High School is a public school located in Ellicott City, Maryland. It is a school in Howard County Public Schools district.
According to the Maryland state assessment result, 77% of students are proficient in Math learning and 74% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,912 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1 where a total of 123 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,912 students are attending Howard High School. By gender, there are 934 and 978 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Howard High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 976 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 45 | 20 | 25 |
| Asian | 200 | 88 | 112 |
| Black | 157 | 72 | 85 |
| White | 512 | 230 | 282 |
| Two or More Races | 62 | 27 | 35 |
| IDEA program | 21 | 16 | 5 |
| Total | 976 | 437 | 539 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 123 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Howard High School and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. 99.2% of teachers are certified. 97.6% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 123 | Students per teacher: 16 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 122 | 99.2% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 2 | 1.6% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 1.6% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 0.8% |
| School counselors | 7 | Students per counselor: 273 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 1 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 114,170 Households |
| Population | 316,369 |
| Male | 155,961 |
| Female | 162,894 |
| Child Population | 104,093 |
| Total Housing Units | 119,494 Units |
| Average House Value | $455,700 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,716 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.80% |
| Average Household Income | $121,160 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 96.12% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Howard High School offers 27 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 676 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 553 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Howard High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 27 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 676 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 257 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 267 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 644 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 553 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Howard County Public Schools
In Howard County Public Schools, 77 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in ELLICOTT CITY, Maryland
8 private schools are serving students in ELLICOTT CITY, Maryland. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.