River Hill High

Summary:

River Hill High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Clarksville, Maryland, with a diverse student population of 1,424. As part of the highly-ranked Howard County Public Schools district, River Hill High consistently performs among the top high schools in the state.

River Hill High's academic excellence is evident in its strong test scores, outperforming the state and district averages in MCAP assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics. In 2023-2024, 85.9% of River Hill High students were proficient or better in MCAP English Language Arts, compared to 63% for the Howard County district and 48.4% for the state. In Mathematics, 46.3% of River Hill High students were proficient or better, surpassing the district's 41.1% and the state's 24.1%. The school's Asian and White student subgroups perform exceptionally well, ranking 4th and 19th, respectively, out of all Maryland high schools in 2020-2021.

While River Hill High's academic performance is significantly stronger than nearby schools like Glenelg High, Howard High, and Long Reach High, its spending per student ($13,300 in 2020-2021) is lower than some of these schools. Additionally, River Hill High has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 16.8 in 2022-2023, compared to nearby schools like Long Reach High and Oakland Mills High, which have lower ratios of 13.6.

Detail:

Public 9-12

12101 Clarksville Pike
Clarksville, MD 21029

(410) 313-7120

District: Howard County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
6^th of 146 Maryland High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,511

Feeder schools for River Hill High:

Elementary:	Clarksville Elementary
	Dayton Oaks Elementary
Middle:	Lime Kiln Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 16.9

Number of students: 1,462

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

41.1%

White:

36.0%

African American:

11.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 6.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details River Hill High ranks better than 95.9% of high schools in Maryland. It also ranks first among 13 ranked high schools in the Howard County Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.2. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at River Hill 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: Asian (41.1%), White (36%), African American (11.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 6.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at River Hill High is 16.9. 12 high schools in the Howard County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare River Hill High employs 86.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at River Hill High is $16,511. 10 high schools in the Howard County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks River Hill High 6^th of 146 Maryland public high schools. (See River Hill 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 River Hill High

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Rank History for all students at River Hill High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	63.12	7^th	201	96.5%
2005	87.99	2^nd	204	99.0%
2006	87.59	3^rd	204	98.5%
2007	87.03	2^nd	209	99.0%
2008	85.75	3^rd	214	98.6%
2009	85.18	3^rd	213	98.6%
2010	87.38	3^rd	220	98.6%
2011	88.82	3^rd	183	98.4%
2012	86.64	2^nd	187	98.9%
2013	86.91	3^rd	185	98.4%
2014	83.64	3^rd	231	98.7%
2015	81.63	8^th	233	96.6%
2016	90.10	1^st	233	99.6%
2017	95.06	2^nd	180	98.9%
2018	85.56	8^th	197	95.9%
2019	85.84	4^th	138	97.1%
2022	84.47	8^th	225	96.4%
2023	83.37	2^nd	127	98.4%
2024	81.20	6^th	146	95.9%

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Rank History for Female students at River Hill High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	75.14	11^th	31	64.5%

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Rank History for Asian students at River Hill High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	85.24	4^th	25	84.0%

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Rank History for White students at River Hill High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	68.99	19^th	40	52.5%

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

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for River Hill High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1997	746	68	76	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	902
1998	999	98	111	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	1223
1999	1100	106	136	16	3	n/a	n/a	0	1361
2000	1215	114	165	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	1511
2001	1246	111	195	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	1570
2002	1233	119	274	21	5	n/a	n/a	0	1652
2003	1233	119	274	21	5	n/a	n/a	0	1652
2004	1164	127	320	29	5	n/a	n/a	0	1645
2005	1076	110	325	31	4	n/a	n/a	0	1546
2006	976	114	307	32	5	n/a	n/a	0	1434
2007	960	96	307	42	1	n/a	n/a	0	1406
2008	933	89	304	47	2	n/a	n/a	0	1375
2009	918	95	302	24	2	n/a	n/a	0	1341
2010	957	100	344	49	2	n/a	n/a	0	1452
2011	842	92	319	73	2	0	67	0	1395
2012	825	92	334	70	2	0	67	0	1390
2013	820	93	348	73	2	0	53	0	1389
2014	759	87	333	108	4	1	51	0	1343
2015	735	77	339	97	3	1	58	0	1310
2016	660	68	345	68	2	0	64	0	1207
2017	594	69	369	45	2	0	74	0	1153
2018	573	73	379	52	0	0	80	0	1157
2019	619	149	434	89	0	0	91	0	1382
2020	599	136	470	84	0	0	89	0	1378
2021	643	139	515	83	1	0	89	0	1470
2022	615	155	564	90	2	0	80	2	1508
2023	557	155	556	70	6	0	78	2	1424
2024	527	167	601	74	6	2	82	3	1462

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 River Hill High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	902	58.8	15.3	2.1
1998	1223	74.3	16.5	1.8
1999	1361	74.3	18.3	1.9
2000	1511	86.8	17.4	1.5
2001	1570	94.6	16.6	1.4
2002	1652	106.6	15.5	1.3
2003	1652	106.6	15.5	1.3
2004	1645	101.1	16.3	2.2
2005	1546	99.0	15.6	2.2
2006	1434	86.0	16.7	2.4
2007	1406	88.1	16.0	3.5
2008	1375	90.5	15.2	4.1
2009	1341	97.5	13.8	2.5
2010	1452	101.3	14.3	5
2011	1395	97.6	14.2	4
2012	1390	94.8	14.6	5.3
2013	1389	93.8	14.8	5
2014	1343	92.8	14.4	5.5
2015	1310	89.0	14.7	5.5
2016	1207	79.0	15.2	3.3
2017	1153	72.0	16.0	0.9
2018	1157	70.6	16.3	1.6
2019	1382	82.6	16.7	4.6
2020	1378	83.2	16.5	4.4
2021	1470	84.1	17.4	4
2022	1508	85.6	17.6	4.2
2023	1424	84.3	16.8	7.5
2024	1462	86.1	16.9	6.9

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 River Hill High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	902	58.8	15.3	2.1
1998	1223	74.3	16.5	1.8
1999	1361	74.3	18.3	1.9
2000	1511	86.8	17.4	1.5
2001	1570	94.6	16.6	1.4
2002	1652	106.6	15.5	1.3
2003	1652	106.6	15.5	1.3
2004	1645	101.1	16.3	2.2
2005	1546	99.0	15.6	2.2
2006	1434	86.0	16.7	2.4
2007	1406	88.1	16.0	3.5
2008	1375	90.5	15.2	4.1
2009	1341	97.5	13.8	2.5
2010	1452	101.3	14.3	5
2011	1395	97.6	14.2	4
2012	1390	94.8	14.6	5.3
2013	1389	93.8	14.8	5
2014	1343	92.8	14.4	5.5
2015	1310	89.0	14.7	5.5
2016	1207	79.0	15.2	3.3
2017	1153	72.0	16.0	0.9
2018	1157	70.6	16.3	1.6
2019	1382	82.6	16.7	4.6
2020	1378	83.2	16.5	4.4
2021	1470	84.1	17.4	4
2022	1508	85.6	17.6	4.2
2023	1424	84.3	16.8	7.5
2024	1462	86.1	16.9	6.9

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 River Hill High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$416 (3.1%)	$13,048 (96.9%)	$13,464
2020	$437 (3.1%)	$13,742 (96.9%)	$14,179
2021	$719 (5.4%)	$12,581 (94.6%)	$13,300
2022	$857 (5.6%)	$14,408 (94.4%)	$15,265
2023	$786 (4.8%)	$15,725 (95.2%)	$16,511

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on River Hill High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 4^th of 138 High schools	Ranks 2^nd of 127 High schools	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1382	1424	3%
African American	149	155	4%
American Indian	0	6
Asian	434	556	28.1%
Hispanic	89	70	21.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	619	557	10%
Two or More Races	91	78	14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	4.6%	7.5%	3%

Schools Near River Hill 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
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
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
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
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
Reservoir High	Public	9-12	11550 Scaggsville Rd	Fulton	20759	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 888-8850	1,729	115	15.0	25.4%	387 (22.4%)	580 (33.5%)	333 (19.3%)	308 (17.8%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	110 (6.4%)	49.9	57^th of 146 public high schools	61.0%		48.2	61^st of 127 public high schools	52.0%	4	18.4	72.6	72.6	10.3	22.1	$16,849	$714	$16,135
Oakland Mills High	Public	9-12	9410 Kilimanjaro Rd	Columbia	21045	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-6945	1,422	108	13.1	44.7%	216 (15.2%)	629 (44.2%)	339 (23.8%)	118 (8.3%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	108 (7.6%)	32.9	114^th of 146 public high schools	21.9%		39.6	84^th of 127 public high schools	33.9%	30	6.7	52.0	52.0		8.0	$19,229	$876	$18,354
Hammond High	Public	9-12	8800 Guilford Rd	Columbia	21046	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-7615	1,167	85	13.7	38.9%	249 (21.3%)	499 (42.8%)	197 (16.9%)	132 (11.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	87 (7.5%)	39.5	91^st of 146 public high schools	37.7%		50.5	53^rd of 127 public high schools	58.3%	38	13.2	66.2	66.2	10.5	15.1	$18,815	$871	$17,944
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

Frequently Asked Questions about River Hill High

Is River Hill High a good school?

Yes! River Hill High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 6^th of 146 Maryland high schools.

What schools feed into River Hill High?

River Hill High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Clarksville Elementary
Elementary : Dayton Oaks Elementary
Middle : Lime Kiln Middle

What is the racial makeup of River Hill High?

Students at River Hill High are 41% Asian, 36% White, 11% African American, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

What district is River Hill High in?

Howard County Public Schools

How many students attend River Hill High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,462 students attended River Hill High.

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