Long Reach High School

Long Reach High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
6101 Old Dobbin Ln,  Columbia, MD
Howard County Public Schools
3.7
3.8
1,714 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
25%
Reading Proficiency
46%
Average GPA
3.45
Graduation Rate
88%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Reading Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
25%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
126
Full Time Teachers
126
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
610
Verbal
610
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
27
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
30
AP Pass Rate
74.5%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Science
22%
State Average
22.4%
Math
40.6%
State Average
31.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
266:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.9%
Female
46.6%
Black
31.5%
Hispanic
27.1%
White
23.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
12%
Two or more races
5.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#6 Most Diverse Public HS in Maryland
Source: Niche

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 490 Students
Towson University 389 Students
University of Maryland, Baltimore County 266 Students
Howard Community College 221 Students
Howard University 162 Students
University of Maryland - Baltimore 158 Students
Johns Hopkins University 133 Students
Morgan State University 128 Students
Loyola University Maryland 119 Students
Salisbury University 113 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 131 Students
Computer Science 124 Students
Psychology 115 Students
Biology 112 Students
Nursing 98 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 59 Students
Engineering 41 Students
Mechanical Engineering 41 Students
Political Science and Government 33 Students
Marketing 33 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 270 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/18/2024
Long Reach High School has a very strong and affluent community life. The students and teachers come from all walks of life and have different backgrounds that co-exist in such a positive light. In regards to academics and the learning the teaching styles aren't very congruent but the information is useful. Along with it, students are very well prepared for post-graduation endeavors and supported in their choices to the fullest.
5.0 Senior
8/6/2024
I transferred from PG County to Howard County for the rest of my high school years and Long Reach made me feel very welcome. I connected with many teachers and students, and I tried many extra-curricular activities that did not disappoint. Overall Long Reach high school is a nice school, and a lot of people would feel the same way I do.
4.0 Senior
6/26/2024
Throughout my years at Long Reach HS, I have been accepted and heard within a diverse community of students and teachers. Most teachers look out for the best in their students, which makes going to school fun and enjoyable. In the future, I hope that some teachers are able to adapt to their students in order to optimize their learning.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 17 Reviews
1.0 other
2/11/2024
Many teachers wait until the last week of the quarter to grade anything. Literally nothing graded the entire quarter until the last minute. Nobody knows what their grade is. They’re charging kids to join clubs now (but not saying what that money is being used for) and are allowing football players w...
5.0 student
6/21/2023
You'll have the best Junior year here!!!Side teachers are very effective on helping you advancing towards to learning new key skills,learning new quadratic terminals if you struggle with Algrbrea II or Geometry the teachers are so sweet,cooperative to helping you learn.Mr.RoweVery effective does the...
2.0 parent
2/24/2023
My child attends LRHS and for the past 2 years has complained of the restrooms being a virtual drug den. For those few remaining young people not doing drugs in school, it makes it a hassle to try to do your non-drug related business, as nature comes calling. Then, to have to maneuver through this g...
5.0 parent
9/9/2019
My family's experience has been great. We have two kids at Long Reach and they are doing well. The teachers are great and very competent. It is a beautiful and clean school as well. Our experience with the administration and school counselors has been very positive. The principal really cares about...

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