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Howard High School
  • Public
  • ELLICOTT CITY, MD
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Public School
Howard County Public Schools
Howard High School
#28 in Best Public High Schools in Maryland
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • ELLICOTT CITY, MD
  • 510 reviews
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    Academics at Howard High School

    Academics
    A
    Based on SAT/ACT scores, colleges students are interested in, and survey responses on academics from students and parents.
    Average Graduation Rate
    95%

    State Test Scores

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    73%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    70%

    AP and College Prep Courses

    AP Exam Pass Rate
    79%
    AP Enrollment
    35%
    AP Math Enrollment
    Very High
    AP Science Enrollment
    Very High
    Number of AP Courses Offered
    27
    AP Other Enrollment
    Very High
    Advanced Math Enrollment
    Very High
    IB Program Offered
    No

    SAT and ACT Test Scores

    Average SAT
    1260
    708 responses
    Math
    640
    Verbal
    630
    Average ACT
    28
    119 responses
    Math
    28
    Reading
    29
    English
    28
    Science
    28
    Test Prep Options
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    • 200-Point SAT & 4-Point ACT Score Improvement Guarantees
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    Colleges Students Are Considering

    Popular Colleges

    Niche users from this school are most interested in the following colleges.

    What Students Want to Study

    Popular Majors

    Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

    • Biology
      189 Students
    • Computer Science
      178 Students
    • Business
      163 Students
    • Psychology
      128 Students
    • Pre-Medicine Studies
      108 Students
    • Nursing
      91 Students
    • Political Science and Government
      57 Students
    • Mechanical Engineering
      54 Students
    • Engineering
      47 Students
    • Chemistry
      46 Students

    What Students Say

    Poll
    How challenging are academics at this school?
    Based on 73 responses
    • This school is nationally recognized.
      11%
    • This school is the best in the area.
      58%
    • Probably like most other schools.
      30%
    • This school doesn't challenge anyone.
      1%
    Poll
    How seriously do students take their classes at this school?
    Based on 65 responses
    • Very seriously. Students are there to learn with an eye on the future.
      32%
    • Seriously. Students are there to learn, but aren't necessarily thinking about the future.
      43%
    • Somewhat seriously. Students are more focused on what's going on this weekend.
      23%
    • Not seriously at all. They're more interested in socializing and partying.
      2%
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