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Atholton High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
6520 Freetown Rd,
Columbia, MD
Howard County Public Schools
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1280
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
54%
Reading Proficiency
66%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
96%
Niche Grade
A
B
A
B-
B
A-
A
C-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
66%
Math Proficiency
54%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
95
Full Time Teachers
95
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1280
Math
640
Verbal
640
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
29
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
32
AP Pass Rate
91.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Science
13.3%
State Average
22.4%
Math
25.7%
State Average
31.2%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
294:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.4%
Female
49.5%
Black
31.3%
White
29.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
18.3%
Hispanic
13%
Two or more races
7.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings
#16
Best College Prep Public HS in Maryland
#19
Best Public HS in Maryland
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Maryland - College Park
605 Students
Towson University
354 Students
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
243 Students
Howard University
161 Students
New York University
133 Students
Johns Hopkins University
129 Students
Temple University
128 Students
Penn State
127 Students
Howard Community College
125 Students
University of Delaware
115 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
157 Students
Psychology
153 Students
Computer Science
134 Students
Biology
126 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
88 Students
Nursing
64 Students
Political Science and Government
61 Students
Engineering
49 Students
Finance
47 Students
Marketing
44 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/3/2024
The best parts of my experience are the people I am surrounded with and the opportunities that I am given. Teachers and counselors make it and easy and available to find whatever resources I need to succeed. The worst parts are the lack of in school events that promote bonding between classes. I would like to see a change in that aspect.
4/30/2024
My high school experience has been enjoyable overall. I feel safe and there are multiple teacher that I can talk to if I'm in need of help. I love the sport scenery at Atholton and the extracurricular activities there as well.
6/27/2023
Has a great music and engineering program but most other classes aren't well taught or the program isn't well made.
GreatSchools Reviews
8/17/2022
My son has a physical disability and extensive medical care. The nurses, guidance counselor, teacher, school staff and leadership have all been flexible in his schedule and make up work, empathic, solution oriented, and encourage the love of learning. My child is in all honors and GT classes and the...
8/11/2021
Great school.No complainIt is one of good school in this area
6/9/2021
Atholton’s “diversity” is soooo overstated. The school only has 8% of its students from low-income backgrounds and white and Asian students make up the over 60% of the student body. This school, like River Hill/Marriotts Ridge/Centennial/Glenelg, is ranked high because this school is NOT socio-econo...
3/27/2020
well Im only in 10th grade but so far it has been okay, there could be more support from the administration. Other than that there are a lot of students there for you even if you don't know it. (speaking from experience).
Agents Specializing in Attendance Zone
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Hickory Ridge
List Price Range
$299K - $1M
Homes For Sale
20
Average Home Value
$600,208
Median Lot Size
13,068 Sq Ft
% Renters
34%
Household Income
$150,494
% of College Grads
68.9%
Median Age
42
Average House Size
3,140 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
40.5%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,765 - $3,040 per month
- eaves Columbia Town Center
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 728+ Sq Ft
- 10300 Hickory Ridge Rd
- Columbia, MD
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$2,362 - $5,753 per month
- Enclave at Emerson
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 700+ Sq Ft
- 8450 Upper Sky Way
- Laurel, MD
Additional Schools in the Area
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 10th
- Private
- 6th to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Hawthorn Park
- Basketball
- Pool
- Playground
Holiday Hills Park
Swansfield Playground
- Basketball
- Pool
- Playground
Martin Road Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Robinson's Nature Center
- Lake
- Trails
- Nature Center
Green Meadow Playground
- Basketball
- Playground
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