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Ranked 90 of 143 in Maryland
See top schools in Ellicott CityHoward High School is a public high school in Ellicott City, Maryland, that serves grades 9–12. It is part of the Howard County Public Schools district. The school has about 1,400 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 16:1, which helps keep students engaged in class. Howard High School has a lot of Advanced Placement classes and tests, and about 49% of students take them. This shows that students have good access to advanced academics. There are a lot of different kinds of students, with about 64% being minorities and about 20% being low-income. Data on academic proficiency show that about 19% of students are good at math and about 60% are good at reading. As part of their college readiness efforts, students can also take the SAT and ACT. Ellicott City is known for having a strong sense of community, high median home prices, and a focus on education. Howard High School is known as one of the best schools in the area because it has good academic programs and gives students chances to grow.
New Playground Name
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Read MoreAll Grades: 7:50 AM to 2:35 PM
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.
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September to June
School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.
1529 Students
With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1
25%
Percentage of minority students
218 : 1
Student to counselor ratio
Being Updated
Howard High School recently celebrated the opening of its new auxiliary gym space. This will make the school's physical education and indoor sports programs even better in 2026. The school's performing arts department is putting the finishing touches on rehearsals for its spring musical. This comes after a successful set of winter choral performances that got great reviews. Also, this semester the school has added more dual-enrollment classes, which means that more seniors can earn college credits through partnerships with local community colleges.
Q1. Do students have lockers?
Ans. Yes, students are given lockers in the hallways at the start of the school year.
Q2. Do students get help with standardized tests?
Ans. Yes. Yes, of course! The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.
Q3. Are there ways to get better at school?
Ans. Yes, advanced classes and projects make students work hard in school and think for themselves.
Q4. What kinds of programs for careers are there?
Ans. Programs include skilled trades, healthcare, IT, culinary arts, and other paths that lead to jobs.
Q5. Are there chances to be a leader at Howard High?
Ans. Yes, student council and team-based activities help students learn how to be leaders.
Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.
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