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Homewood School

10914 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD, 21042

About Homewood School

The Howard County Public Schools system includes Homewood School, a public high school in Ellicott City, Maryland, that serves grades 9–12. The school has fewer students than a regular high school, which makes it easier for teachers to give each student more attention. The student-to-teacher ratio is about 12:1. Homewood School focuses on student-centered, supportive education and individualized academic planning that meets the needs of all types of learners. The student body is very diverse, with about 66% of students being minorities and about 15% coming from low-income families. When appropriate, students can take standardized tests like the SAT and ACT. The school is in Ellicott City, a community with high median home values and a strong focus on education. This makes it a good place for students to learn. Homewood School is widely regarded as one of the best schools for individualized instruction, providing a supportive environment that leads to good student outcomes.

Homewood School Contact Information

Address

10914 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD, 21042

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Phone

(410) 313-7081

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 0%
Reading 0%
State average proficiency is 0% in Math and 0% in Reading.
38
Full-time Teachers
3 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
5
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
131
Total Students
$73140
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 142 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Homewood School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:50 AM to 2:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:35 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 31.3%
Asian 3.82%
Hispanic 12.98%
Black 42.75%
Two+ Races 6.87%
Native Am. 0%
White
31.3%
Asian
3.82%
Hispanic
12.98%
Black
42.75%
Two+ Races
6.87%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 131
45.04%
59 Female
52.67%
69 Male

Student Population

131 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 3 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

65 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

The new vocational training program at Homewood School for 2026 will focus on culinary arts and horticultural science in the school's updated kitchen and greenhouse. The school just started a partnership with a community service group that lets students use their leadership skills from the classroom on civic projects in Ellicott City. The campus has also added new individualized digital learning modules that give students more options for making up missed credits and moving ahead in school.

FAQ

Q1. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work together.

Q2. What does Homewood School do to make the learning environment better?

Ans. Respect, working together, and being responsible make sure that the school culture is safe, welcoming, and open to everyone.

Q3. Is there room for personal growth?

Ans. Yes, mentoring, enrichment activities, and learning through projects help students do better in school and in life.

Q4. What kind of school experience do students get at Homewood School?

Ans. Homewood School has a full curriculum that includes academics, extracurricular activities, and chances for personal growth.

Q5. Do they use traditional periods or block scheduling at Homewood School?

Ans. Homewood School has a traditional schedule with the same class rotations every day.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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