Marriotts Ridge High

Summary:

Marriotts Ridge High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in the highly-ranked Howard County Public Schools district. This school has consistently been ranked among the top 20 high schools in Maryland, with a current statewide ranking of 11 out of 146 high schools.

Marriotts Ridge High stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students consistently outperforming state and district averages on standardized tests, particularly in English Language Arts. In 2023-2024, 85% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better in MCAP/English Language Arts, compared to 71.9% for the Howard County district and 55.3% for the state. The school also performs well in mathematics, with 39% of students proficient or better in MCAP/Mathematics, higher than the district (41.1%) and state (24.1%) averages. Marriotts Ridge High's diverse student population includes a significant Asian student representation (43.71% in 2022-2023), and a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (13.81%) compared to nearby schools like Wilde Lake High (44.3%) and Homewood School (55.68%).

While Marriotts Ridge High outperforms many nearby schools, its academic metrics are more comparable to other high-performing schools in the Howard County district, such as River Hill High and Centennial High. Marriotts Ridge High's consistent high performance and 5-star rating from SchoolDigger make it an excellent choice for families seeking a top-tier public high school education in the Marriottsville area.

Detail:

Public 9-12

12100 Woodford Dr
Marriottsville, MD 21104

(410) 313-5568

District: Howard County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
11^th of 146 Maryland High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,125

Feeder schools for Marriotts Ridge High:

Elementary:	Manor Woods Elementary
	Waverly Elementary
	West Friendship Elementary
Middle:	Mount View Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 17.0

Number of students: 1,701

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

45.9%

White:

33.2%

African American:

11.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Marriotts Ridge High ranks better than 92.5% of high schools in Maryland. It also ranks 3^rd among 13 ranked high schools in the Howard County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.36. (See more...)

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 (45.9%), White (33.2%), African American (11.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 14.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marriotts Ridge High is 17, which is the highest among 14 high schools in the Howard County Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Marriotts Ridge High employs 99.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marriotts Ridge High is $16,125. 11 high schools in the Howard County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Marriotts Ridge High 11^th of 146 Maryland public high schools. (See Marriotts Ridge 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 Marriotts Ridge High

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Rank History for all students at Marriotts Ridge High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile
2006	84.59	5^th	204	97.5%
2007	81.71	10^th	209	95.2%
2008	84.93	5^th	214	97.7%
2009	84.10	7^th	213	96.7%
2010	83.54	20^th	220	90.9%
2011	86.11	10^th	183	94.5%
2012	84.88	6^th	187	96.8%
2013	84.85	7^th	185	96.2%
2014	82.15	11^th	231	95.2%
2015	75.73	19^th	233	91.8%
2016	81.12	13^th	233	94.4%
2017	84.76	11^th	180	93.9%
2018	80.56	17^th	197	91.4%
2019	81.35	13^th	138	90.6%
2022	68.74	22^nd	225	90.2%
2023	73.07	12^th	127	90.6%
2024	74.36	11^th	146	92.5%

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Rank History for Asian students at Marriotts Ridge High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	70.53	8^th	25	68.0%

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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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by a parent
Saturday, October 27, 2012

Marriotts Ridge High school is a very good school overall, but some of the teachers are terrible. If your son/daughter gets Mr. Rosnik as a teacher, God only can help him/her. He is their Math and Robotics teacher and probably the worst teacher in the school. Over the years, many parents have complained to the school principal but she does not seem to really care. He has no teaching skills, cannot explain difficult new concepts in geometry to students and if they ask questions, makes them look stupid. He expects students to figure out all concepts by themselves and on top of that is a very strict grader. Kids are working late into the nights till 11 pm or 12 pm just doing his homework and not being able to complete other homework properly as they have to figure out everything themselves. The same is true in Robotics also, where he gives no guidelines or coaching and leaves the kids to figure out drawings and plans by themselves. One wonders why the school is sticking with this teacher in spite of consistent complaints over the years!! Many parents have complained to the principal but without any results. I hope this is not the beginning of the downfall of Marriotts Ridge High as it takes only a few bad teachers to destroy the reputation of the school as well as the morale and motivation of students. Avoid this teacher with a barge pole and good luck. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, September 2, 2009

wonderful high school especially considering the size. teachers are outstanding and maintain a culture of positive energy which clearly shows through the kids. students are very clearly goal oriented and achievements are celebrated often. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, March 24, 2009

My son attends this school and we couldn't be happier with the facility, the staff and the quality of the education here. We considered River Hill and Centennial, but ultimately felt that this school provided our soon the diversity and small class size that we desired. The children that attend here are great!

He is thriving and attended West Friendship Elementary and Mt View Middle. Also EXCELLENT schools.

My son doesn't play sports but he fits in well and there doesn't seem to be the social pressure at MRHS that exists at some of the other top schools! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Marriotts Ridge High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	413	40	112	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	577
2007	651	59	159	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	887
2008	861	83	220	21	1	n/a	n/a	0	1186
2009	899	89	222	19	1	n/a	n/a	0	1230
2010	913	87	257	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	1276
2011	874	79	269	35	2	6	40	0	1305
2012	820	91	273	32	2	6	47	0	1271
2013	786	85	257	35	1	5	54	0	1223
2014	764	84	274	38	0	4	51	0	1215
2015	691	80	305	38	0	0	47	0	1161
2016	693	81	330	41	0	0	53	0	1198
2017	678	93	400	38	0	0	52	0	1261
2018	676	117	447	32	1	0	59	0	1332
2019	684	138	499	40	2	0	56	0	1419
2020	676	136	548	46	3	0	63	0	1472
2021	675	159	626	58	5	1	73	0	1597
2022	645	173	694	66	5	1	76	2	1662
2023	603	201	750	70	4	0	86	2	1716
2024	565	198	781	71	5	0	78	3	1701

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 Marriotts Ridge High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	577	45.0	12.8	2.6
2007	887	61.8	14.4	2.9
2008	1186	78.6	15.1	3.1
2009	1230	81.6	15.1	3.5
2010	1276	77.8	16.4	3.9
2011	1305	78.6	16.6	4.7
2012	1271	78.8	16.1	4.6
2013	1223	79.0	15.4	4.7
2014	1215	75.0	16.2	4
2015	1161	76.0	15.2	4.3
2016	1198	72.0	16.6	4.6
2017	1261	74.2	16.9	3.9
2018	1332	79.6	16.7	3.3
2019	1419	87.0	16.3	3.3
2020	1472	85.6	17.1	4.1
2021	1597	91.2	17.5	4.8
2022	1662	94.8	17.5	6.8
2023	1716	101.0	16.9	13.8
2024	1701	99.8	17.0	14.5

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 Marriotts Ridge High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	577	45.0	12.8	2.6
2007	887	61.8	14.4	2.9
2008	1186	78.6	15.1	3.1
2009	1230	81.6	15.1	3.5
2010	1276	77.8	16.4	3.9
2011	1305	78.6	16.6	4.7
2012	1271	78.8	16.1	4.6
2013	1223	79.0	15.4	4.7
2014	1215	75.0	16.2	4
2015	1161	76.0	15.2	4.3
2016	1198	72.0	16.6	4.6
2017	1261	74.2	16.9	3.9
2018	1332	79.6	16.7	3.3
2019	1419	87.0	16.3	3.3
2020	1472	85.6	17.1	4.1
2021	1597	91.2	17.5	4.8
2022	1662	94.8	17.5	6.8
2023	1716	101.0	16.9	13.8
2024	1701	99.8	17.0	14.5

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 Marriotts Ridge High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$384 (2.9%)	$12,851 (97.1%)	$13,235
2020	$424 (3.1%)	$13,416 (96.9%)	$13,840
2021	$628 (4.8%)	$12,397 (95.2%)	$13,024
2022	$863 (5.7%)	$14,288 (94.3%)	$15,151
2023	$679 (4.2%)	$15,446 (95.8%)	$16,125

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Marriotts Ridge High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 13^th of 138 High schools	Ranks 12^th of 127 High schools	0%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1419	1716	20.9%
African American	138	201	45.7%
American Indian	2	4	100%
Asian	499	750	50.3%
Hispanic	40	70	75%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	684	603	11.8%
Two or More Races	56	86	53.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	3.3%	13.8%	10.5%

Schools Near Marriotts Ridge 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)	MCAP Geometry (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	MCAP Geometry End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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
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
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
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
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
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)
Liberty High	Public	9-12	5855 Bartholow Road	Sykesville	21784	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 751-3560	1,000	59	16.9	13.1%	757 (75.7%)	72 (7.2%)	59 (5.9%)	72 (7.2%)	4 (0.4%)	3 (0.3%)	29 (2.9%)	60	32^nd of 146 public high schools	78.1%		64.1	24^th of 127 public high schools	81.1%	8	30.0	74.5	74.5	16.1	40.6	49.5	$15,444	$490	$14,954
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
Century High	Public	9-12	355 Ronsdale Road	Sykesville	21784	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 386-4400	1,083	61	17.7	16.9%	838 (77.4%)	57 (5.3%)	61 (5.6%)	78 (7.2%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	42 (3.9%)	64.5	24^th of 146 public high schools	83.6%					(n/a)	34.8	73.3	73.3	12.3	47.6	51.0	$14,777	$506	$14,270
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Marriotts Ridge High

Is Marriotts Ridge High a good school?

Yes. Marriotts Ridge High ranks in the top 7.5% of Maryland high schools.

What schools feed into Marriotts Ridge High?

Marriotts Ridge High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Manor Woods Elementary
Elementary : Waverly Elementary
Elementary : West Friendship Elementary
Middle : Mount View Middle

What district is Marriotts Ridge High in?

Howard County Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Marriotts Ridge High?

Students at Marriotts Ridge High are 46% Asian, 33% White, 12% African American, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

How many students attend Marriotts Ridge High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,701 students attended Marriotts Ridge High.

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