Glenelg High

Summary:

Glenelg High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Glenelg, Maryland, part of the highly-ranked Howard County Public Schools district. With a diverse student population of 1,339, Glenelg High consistently ranks among the top high schools in Maryland, known for its exceptional academic performance and college-readiness programs.

Glenelg High's students demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with 82.7% of 10th-graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, significantly higher than the state average of 55.3%. The school's focus on advanced coursework, such as 43.5% proficiency in Algebra II, prepares students for college-level work. While the student body is majority White (64.08%), Glenelg High also has a significant Asian population (17.85%) and smaller percentages of other racial groups, reflecting a relatively diverse community compared to nearby schools like Reservoir High and Oakland Mills High. Additionally, Glenelg High's low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (8.96%) suggests a relatively affluent student population.

Glenelg High's exceptional academic performance and statewide ranking of 12 out of 146 schools in Maryland place it significantly higher than many nearby schools, which have lower proficiency rates and rankings. Despite its lower spending per student ($14,114 in 2020-2021) compared to the state average, Glenelg High is able to achieve high-quality outcomes, indicating efficient resource allocation. With a student-teacher ratio of 16.2, the school maintains a manageable class size and provides personalized attention to its students, contributing to their overall success.

Detail:

Public 9-12

14025 Burnt Woods Rd
Glenelg, MD 21737-9718

(410) 313-5528

District: Howard County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
12^th of 146 Maryland High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,401

Feeder schools for Glenelg High:

Elementary:	Bushy Park Elementary
	Lisbon Elementary
	Triadelphia Ridge Elementary
Middle:	Folly Quarter Middle
	Glenwood Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 1,367

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.7%

Asian:

18.9%

Hispanic:

8.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 11.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Glenelg High ranks better than 91.8% of high schools in Maryland. It also ranks 4^th among 13 ranked high schools in the Howard County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.77. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Glenelg High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (60.7%), Asian (18.9%), Hispanic (8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 11.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Glenelg High is 16.4. 11 high schools in the Howard County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Glenelg High employs 83 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Glenelg High is $17,401, which is the 7^th highest among 13 high schools in the Howard County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Glenelg High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Glenelg High 12^th of 146 Maryland public high schools. (See Glenelg High in the ranking list.)

Howard County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Howard County Public Schools 2^nd of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Glenelg High

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	58.17	30^th	201	85.1%
2005	82.41	7^th	204	96.6%
2006	80.01	13^th	204	93.6%
2007	82.92	7^th	209	96.7%
2008	83.87	10^th	214	95.3%
2009	82.79	14^th	213	93.4%
2010	83.60	19^th	220	91.4%
2011	82.33	24^th	183	86.9%
2012	81.90	18^th	187	90.4%
2013	83.10	18^th	185	90.3%
2014	83.29	4^th	231	98.3%
2015	72.12	36^th	233	84.5%
2016	81.86	12^th	233	94.8%
2017	79.28	17^th	180	90.6%
2018	76.53	20^th	197	89.8%
2019	88.66	3^rd	138	97.8%
2022	60.58	39^th	225	82.7%
2023	69.84	15^th	127	88.2%
2024	71.77	12^th	146	91.8%

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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 2.3)

33%

67%

Reviews:

by a student
Tuesday, August 11, 2020

As an african american student at Glenelg, I can tell you that the racism I experienced from other students was insane. If you are of color and have a kid that is set to attend this school, I would rethink doing so. Close Quote

by a student on FaceBook
Sunday, June 19, 2011

A 2006 Graudate, Glenelg boasts a rigorous academic curriculum with many talented instructors. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Glenelg High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	889	42	19	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	956
1990	856	30	29	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	919
1991	888	29	20	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	942
1992	874	43	19	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	941
1993	930	50	23	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	1007
1994	951	53	20	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	1037
1995	1011	55	24	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	1097
1996	1011	55	24	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	1097
1997	820	34	15	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	871
1998	849	34	15	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	901
1999	897	27	12	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	941
2000	930	23	12	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	972
2001	966	27	17	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	1021
2002	1069	37	32	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	1150
2003	1069	37	32	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	1150
2004	1098	39	34	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	1180
2005	1171	42	50	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	1278
2006	1082	47	58	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	1200
2007	1046	55	64	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	1180
2008	1045	54	63	21	2	n/a	n/a	0	1185
2009	1030	57	73	23	2	n/a	n/a	0	1185
2010	1051	49	63	23	2	n/a	n/a	0	1188
2011	1028	58	67	40	1	0	38	0	1232
2012	1006	59	75	41	1	0	43	0	1225
2013	1041	55	78	48	1	1	53	0	1277
2014	1032	57	89	41	1	0	51	0	1271
2015	1007	62	100	40	1	0	51	0	1261
2016	980	67	102	36	2	0	61	0	1248
2017	947	56	112	38	2	1	49	0	1205
2018	910	58	112	45	1	1	46	0	1173
2019	913	48	135	48	1	1	52	0	1198
2020	879	46	156	59	2	1	54	0	1197
2021	888	52	179	77	2	0	65	0	1263
2022	869	57	223	84	4	0	59	2	1298
2023	858	62	239	91	4	1	80	4	1339
2024	830	73	258	109	2	3	87	5	1367

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Glenelg High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	956	54.2	17.6	n/a
1990	919	49.3	18.6	0.3
1991	942	48.3	19.5	0.4
1992	941	51.1	18.4	0.5
1993	1007	50.6	19.9	0.5
1994	1037	51.6	20.1	0.9
1995	1097	56.9	19.3	1.4
1996	1097	56.9	19.3	1.4
1997	871	51.8	16.8	1.3
1998	901	52.7	17.1	1.6
1999	941	52.7	17.9	1.9
2000	972	55.9	17.4	1.2
2001	1021	60.8	16.8	1.4
2002	1150	67.0	17.2	1.4
2003	1150	67.0	17.2	1.4
2004	1180	72.5	16.3	1.8
2005	1278	77.0	16.6	2
2006	1200	74.0	16.2	1.8
2007	1180	75.8	15.6	1.4
2008	1185	78.1	15.2	2.3
2009	1185	82.6	14.3	1.9
2010	1188	82.8	14.3	1.3
2011	1232	82.0	15.0	2.1
2012	1225	80.8	15.1	3.5
2013	1277	84.0	15.2	2.8
2014	1271	82.6	15.3	3.4
2015	1261	85.0	14.8	4.3
2016	1248	81.0	15.4	3.4
2017	1205	77.0	15.6	3.2
2018	1173	76.9	15.2	3.2
2019	1198	77.6	15.4	2.8
2020	1197	75.0	15.9	3.6
2021	1263	76.2	16.5	3.3
2022	1298	79.4	16.3	3.5
2023	1339	82.4	16.2	9
2024	1367	83.0	16.4	11.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Glenelg High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	956	54.2	17.6	n/a
1990	919	49.3	18.6	0.3
1991	942	48.3	19.5	0.4
1992	941	51.1	18.4	0.5
1993	1007	50.6	19.9	0.5
1994	1037	51.6	20.1	0.9
1995	1097	56.9	19.3	1.4
1996	1097	56.9	19.3	1.4
1997	871	51.8	16.8	1.3
1998	901	52.7	17.1	1.6
1999	941	52.7	17.9	1.9
2000	972	55.9	17.4	1.2
2001	1021	60.8	16.8	1.4
2002	1150	67.0	17.2	1.4
2003	1150	67.0	17.2	1.4
2004	1180	72.5	16.3	1.8
2005	1278	77.0	16.6	2
2006	1200	74.0	16.2	1.8
2007	1180	75.8	15.6	1.4
2008	1185	78.1	15.2	2.3
2009	1185	82.6	14.3	1.9
2010	1188	82.8	14.3	1.3
2011	1232	82.0	15.0	2.1
2012	1225	80.8	15.1	3.5
2013	1277	84.0	15.2	2.8
2014	1271	82.6	15.3	3.4
2015	1261	85.0	14.8	4.3
2016	1248	81.0	15.4	3.4
2017	1205	77.0	15.6	3.2
2018	1173	76.9	15.2	3.2
2019	1198	77.6	15.4	2.8
2020	1197	75.0	15.9	3.6
2021	1263	76.2	16.5	3.3
2022	1298	79.4	16.3	3.5
2023	1339	82.4	16.2	9
2024	1367	83.0	16.4	11.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Glenelg High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$413 (2.9%)	$13,838 (97.1%)	$14,251
2020	$439 (3.0%)	$14,252 (97.0%)	$14,691
2021	$681 (4.8%)	$13,433 (95.2%)	$14,114
2022	$928 (5.6%)	$15,729 (94.4%)	$16,657
2023	$748 (4.3%)	$16,653 (95.7%)	$17,401

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Glenelg High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 3^rd of 138 High schools	Ranks 15^th of 127 High schools	9.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1198	1339	11.8%
African American	48	62	29.2%
American Indian	1	4	300%
Asian	135	239	77%
Hispanic	48	91	89.6%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	913	858	6%
Two or More Races	52	80	53.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	2.8%	9%	6.1%

Schools Near Glenelg High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)	MCAP English Language Arts (2024)		MCAP Algebra I (2024)	MCAP Algebra II (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Algebra II End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Glenelg High	Public	9-12	14025 Burnt Woods Rd	Glenelg	21737	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-5528	1,367	83	16.4	11.6%	830 (60.7%)	73 (5.3%)	109 (8.0%)	258 (18.9%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	87 (6.4%)	71.8	12^th of 146 public high schools	91.8%		69.8	15^th of 127 public high schools	88.2%	3	37.2	82.7	82.7	17.9	43.5	$17,401	$748	$16,653
Marriotts Ridge High	Public	9-12	12100 Woodford Dr	Marriottsville	21104	Carroll County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-5568	1,701	100	17.0	14.5%	565 (33.2%)	198 (11.6%)	71 (4.2%)	781 (45.9%)	5 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (4.6%)	74.4	11^th of 146 public high schools	92.5%		73.1	12^th of 127 public high schools	90.6%	1	39.0	85.0	85.0	28.3	43.1	$16,125	$679	$15,446
River Hill High	Public	9-12	12101 Clarksville Pike	Clarksville	21029	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-7120	1,462	86	16.9	6.9%	527 (36.0%)	167 (11.4%)	74 (5.1%)	601 (41.1%)	6 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	82 (5.6%)	81.2	6^th of 146 public high schools	95.9%		83.4	2^nd of 127 public high schools	98.4%	4	46.3	85.9	85.9	28.3	51.6	$16,511	$786	$15,725
Applications and Research Laboratory	Public	9-12	10920 Clarksville Pike	Ellicott City	21042	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-6698	0	42	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Homewood School	Public	6-12	10914 Clarksville Pike	Ellicott City	21042	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-7081	131	38	3.4	15.3%	41 (31.3%)	56 (42.7%)	17 (13.0%)	5 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.9%)	14.1	139^th of 146 public high schools	4.8%					(n/a)		30.8	25.6		5.3
Centennial High	Public	9-12	4300 Centennial Ln	Ellicott City	21042	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-2856	1,364	86	15.8	17.8%	461 (33.8%)	169 (12.4%)	98 (7.2%)	569 (41.7%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	58 (4.3%)	77.4	10^th of 146 public high schools	93.2%		76.1	8^th of 127 public high schools	93.7%	2	43.3	86.0	86.0	20.5	52.6	$16,805	$794	$16,011
Wilde Lake High	Public	9-12	5460 Trumpeter Rd	Columbia	21044	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-6965	1,270	98	12.9	42.3%	287 (22.6%)	561 (44.2%)	217 (17.1%)	82 (6.5%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	109 (8.6%)	36.7	98^th of 146 public high schools	32.9%		35.1	100^th of 127 public high schools	21.3%	2	5.8	54.1	54.1		8.8	$19,604	$808	$18,797
Mount Hebron High	Public	9-12	9440 Old Frederick Road	Ellicott City	21042	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-2880	1,518	102	14.8	19.1%	580 (38.2%)	188 (12.4%)	147 (9.7%)	536 (35.3%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	57 (3.8%)	61.9	27^th of 146 public high schools	81.5%		61.9	29^th of 127 public high schools	77.2%	2	25.6	80.5	80.5	23.5	26.8	$17,379	$773	$16,606
Sherwood High	Public	9-12	300 Olney-Sandy Spring Rd	Sandy Spring	20860	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 924-3200	1,693	104	16.3	20.2%	793 (46.8%)	293 (17.3%)	316 (18.7%)	187 (11.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	93 (5.5%)	69.9	14^th of 146 public high schools	90.4%		53.8	47^th of 127 public high schools	63.0%	33	8.2	75.9	75.9	8.2		$18,372	$1,390	$16,982
Atholton High	Public	9-12	6520 Freetown Rd	Columbia	21044	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-7065	1,498	94	15.9	24.0%	421 (28.1%)	470 (31.4%)	202 (13.5%)	276 (18.4%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	121 (8.1%)	44.9	73^rd of 146 public high schools	50.0%		49.6	58^th of 127 public high schools	54.3%	15	14.9	66.2	66.2	7.4	18.4	$17,727	$746	$16,982

Frequently Asked Questions about Glenelg High

How many students attend Glenelg High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,367 students attended Glenelg High.

What schools feed into Glenelg High?

Glenelg High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bushy Park Elementary
Elementary : Lisbon Elementary
Elementary : Triadelphia Ridge Elementary
Middle : Folly Quarter Middle
Middle : Glenwood Middle

What is the racial makeup of Glenelg High?

Students at Glenelg High are 61% White, 19% Asian, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American.

Is Glenelg High a good school?

Yes. Glenelg High ranks in the top 8.2% of Maryland high schools.

What district is Glenelg High in?

Howard County Public Schools

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