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:
139^th of 146 Maryland High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 2.1

Number of students: 88

Racial breakdown:

African American:

53.4%

White:

21.6%

Hispanic:

11.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Homewood School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.46. (See more...)

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...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.1. (See more...)

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

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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 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...)

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

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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Finance

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Homewood School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Homewood School 139^th of 146 Maryland public high schools. (See Homewood School 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 Homewood School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2004	84.38	30^th	252	88.1%
2018	11.46	310^th	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
2004	23.41	198^th	201	1.5%
2013	1.39	182^nd	185	1.6%
2014	19.94	188^th	231	18.6%
2015	8.93	207^th	233	11.2%
2016	7.88	203^rd	233	12.9%
2017	11.17	165^th	180	8.3%
2018	10.74	178^th	197	9.6%
2019	9.89	134^th	138	2.9%
2022	14.38	198^th	225	12.0%
2024	14.10	139^th	146	4.8%

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

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 134^th of 138 High schools	Ranks 198^th of 225 High schools	9.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	130	88	32.3%
African American	73	47	35.6%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	4	3	25%
Hispanic	13	10	23.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	29	19	34.5%
Two or More Races	10	8	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	55.7%	44.3%

Schools Near Homewood School

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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
Homewood School	Public	6-12	10914 Clarksville Pike	Ellicott City	21042	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-7081	88	41	2.1	55.7%	19 (21.6%)	47 (53.4%)	10 (11.4%)	3 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (9.1%)	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	1,392	84	16.5	17.0%	513 (36.9%)	158 (11.4%)	97 (7.0%)	556 (39.9%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	61 (4.4%)	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	1,341	98	13.6	44.3%	317 (23.6%)	589 (43.9%)	225 (16.8%)	94 (7.0%)	6 (0.4%)	4 (0.3%)	97 (7.2%)	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
River Hill High	Public	9-12	12101 Clarksville Pike	Clarksville	21029	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-7120	1,424	84	16.8	7.5%	557 (39.1%)	155 (10.9%)	70 (4.9%)	556 (39.0%)	6 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (5.5%)	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
Oakland Mills High	Public	9-12	9410 Kilimanjaro Rd	Columbia	21045	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-6945	1,401	103	13.6	42.9%	233 (16.6%)	614 (43.8%)	321 (22.9%)	123 (8.8%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	98 (7.0%)	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
Atholton High	Public	9-12	6520 Freetown Rd	Columbia	21044	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-7065	1,467	95	15.5	24.0%	428 (29.2%)	459 (31.3%)	191 (13.0%)	269 (18.3%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	113 (7.7%)	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
Howard High	Public	9-12	8700 Old Annapolis Rd	Ellicott City	21043	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-2867	1,741	112	15.6	20.9%	665 (38.2%)	450 (25.8%)	136 (7.8%)	366 (21.0%)	2 (0.1%)	4 (0.2%)	114 (6.5%)	58.7	35^th of 146 public high schools	76.0%		47	62^nd of 127 public high schools	51.2%	27	26.4	75.8	75.8	15.8	30.5	$17,408	$746	$16,662
Long Reach High	Public	9-12	6101 Old Dobbin Ln	Columbia	21045	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-7117	1,714	126	13.6	41.4%	402 (23.5%)	540 (31.5%)	464 (27.1%)	206 (12.0%)	4 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	87 (5.1%)	36	100^th of 146 public high schools	31.5%		41.7	75^th of 127 public high schools	40.9%	25	9.7	63.3	63.3	5.9	11.9	$18,207	$771	$17,436
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	1,621	106	15.2	18.3%	649 (40.0%)	187 (11.5%)	170 (10.5%)	553 (34.1%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.2%)	54 (3.3%)	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
Hammond High	Public	9-12	8800 Guilford Rd	Columbia	21046	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-7615	1,287	94	13.7	41.7%	302 (23.5%)	491 (38.2%)	244 (19.0%)	162 (12.6%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	82 (6.4%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about Homewood School

Is Homewood School a good school?

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

How many students attend Homewood School?

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

What is the racial makeup of Homewood School?

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

What district is Homewood School in?

Howard County Public Schools

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