Serving 1,529 students in grades 9-12, Howard High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,529 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 10% in MD)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 56% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 79% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 62% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Howard High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Howard High School is 0.74, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Howard High School is ranked #84 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Howard High School often compared to?
Howard High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Long Reach High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Howard High School?
The graduation rate of Howard High School is 97%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Howard High School?
1,529 students attend Howard High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Howard High School students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 24% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Howard High School?
Howard High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Howard High School offer ?
Howard High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Howard High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,529 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 56% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 79% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 62% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
