Homewood School

Summary:

Homewood School is a public high school serving grades 6-12 in Ellicott City, Maryland, with a relatively small student population of 88 students. Despite being part of the highly-ranked Howard County Public Schools district, Homewood School consistently underperforms compared to the district and state in academic measures.

In the 2023-2024 school year, only 25.6% of Homewood students were proficient or better in MCAP/English Language Arts, compared to 63% for the Howard County district and 48.4% for the state. Similarly, just 5.3% of Homewood students were proficient or better in MCAP/Algebra II, compared to 30.7% for the district and 24% for the state. Homewood School has also ranked in the bottom quartile of Maryland high schools, placing 139 out of 146 schools in 2023-2024. This underperformance is particularly notable when compared to nearby schools like Reservoir High, Long Reach High, and Mount Hebron High, which have significantly higher proficiency rates.

Further analysis reveals that Homewood School has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (53.41%) and a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (48.84% to 55.68%). Despite these demographic factors and the school's relatively small size, Homewood spends significantly more per student ($84,891 in 2020-2021) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from $13,300 to $16,920 per student. This raises questions about the effective allocation of resources and the need for targeted interventions to address the unique challenges facing Homewood School.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 10914 Clarksville Pike
       Ellicott City, MD  21042


(410) 313-7081

District: Howard County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
139th of 146 Maryland High Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  2.1 Help
Number of students:  88

Racial breakdown:

African American:
53.4%
White:
21.6%
Hispanic:
11.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Homewood School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.46. (See more...)
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Compare Details Homewood School ranks worse than 95.2% of high schools in Maryland. It also ranks last among 13 ranked high schools in the Howard County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.1. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Homewood School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Homewood School has the smallest high school student body size in the Howard County Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: African American (53.4%), White (21.6%), Hispanic (11.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Howard County Public Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Homewood School is 2.1, which is the lowest among 13 high schools in the Howard County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Homewood School employs 41 full-time teachers.
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Homewood School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Homewood School 139th of 146 Maryland public high schools. (See Homewood School in the ranking list.)

Howard County Public Schools:

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


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Rank History for Homewood School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 84.38 30th 252 88.1%
2018 11.46 310th 328 5.5%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Homewood School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 23.41 198th 201 1.5%
2013 1.39 182nd 185 1.6%
2014 19.94 188th 231 18.6%
2015 8.93 207th 233 11.2%
2016 7.88 203rd 233 12.9%
2017 11.17 165th 180 8.3%
2018 10.74 178th 197 9.6%
2019 9.89 134th 138 2.9%
2022 14.38 198th 225 12.0%
2024 14.10 139th 146 4.8%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Homewood School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 0
2006 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 0
2007 58 51 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 115
2008 48 52 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 107
2009 47 67 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 124
2010 44 66 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 118
2011 41 55 3 16 0 0 6 0 121
2012 40 70 3 15 1 0 7 0 136
2013 35 67 1 10 2 0 6 0 121
2014 44 72 2 18 2 1 8 0 147
2015 44 72 3 17 1 1 10 0 148
2016 43 79 1 17 1 0 7 0 148
2017 46 64 3 15 0 0 3 0 131
2018 41 58 1 8 1 0 7 0 116
2019 29 73 4 13 1 0 10 0 130
2020 30 70 2 14 1 0 5 0 122
2021 36 64 1 12 0 0 7 0 120
2022 24 40 2 11 0 0 6 3 86
2023 19 47 3 10 0 0 8 1 88

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 Homewood School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 0 n/a n/a n/a
2005 0 n/a n/a n/a
2006 0 n/a n/a n/a
2007 115 38.5 3.0 n/a
2008 107 36.8 2.9 n/a
2009 124 42.0 3.0 47.6
2010 118 39.5 2.9 55.9
2011 121 38.6 3.1 57.9
2012 136 38.0 3.5 56.6
2013 121 40.0 3.0 54.5
2014 147 39.0 3.7 55.8
2015 148 41.0 3.6 58.8
2016 148 43.0 3.4 63.5
2017 131 41.0 3.1 100
2018 116 43.0 2.6 100
2019 130 45.0 2.8 100
2020 122 45.0 2.7 41
2021 120 44.5 2.6 49.2
2022 86 44.0 1.9 48.8
2023 88 41.0 2.1 55.7

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 Homewood School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 0 n/a n/a n/a
2005 0 n/a n/a n/a
2006 0 n/a n/a n/a
2007 115 38.5 3.0 n/a
2008 107 36.8 2.9 n/a
2009 124 42.0 3.0 47.6
2010 118 39.5 2.9 55.9
2011 121 38.6 3.1 57.9
2012 136 38.0 3.5 56.6
2013 121 40.0 3.0 54.5
2014 147 39.0 3.7 55.8
2015 148 41.0 3.6 58.8
2016 148 43.0 3.4 63.5
2017 131 41.0 3.1 100
2018 116 43.0 2.6 100
2019 130 45.0 2.8 100
2020 122 45.0 2.7 41
2021 120 44.5 2.6 49.2
2022 86 44.0 1.9 48.8
2023 88 41.0 2.1 55.7

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 Homewood School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,499 (2.0%) $72,023 (98.0%) $73,523
2020 $1,363 (1.7%) $80,062 (98.3%) $81,425
2021 $1,352 (1.6%) $83,539 (98.4%) $84,891

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Homewood School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 134th of 138 High schoolsRanks 198th of 225 High schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students13088
 32.3%
African American7347
 35.6%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic1310
 23.1%
Pacific Islander00
White2919
 34.5%
Two or More Races108
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%55.7%
 44.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Homewood School

Homewood School ranks in the bottom 4.8% of Maryland high schools.

Students at Homewood School are 53% African American, 22% White, 11% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% Not Specified.

In the 2022-23 school year, 88 students attended Homewood School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

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