River Hill High

Public 9-12

 12101 Clarksville Pike
       Clarksville, MD  21029


(410) 313-7120

District: Howard County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
2nd of 127 Maryland High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,300 Help


Feeder schools for River Hill High:

Elementary:    Clarksville Elementary
    Dayton Oaks
Middle:    Lime Kiln Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  1,424

Racial breakdown:

White:
39.1%
Asian:
39.0%
African American:
10.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7.5% Help


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Compare Details River Hill High ranks better than 98.4% of high schools in Maryland. It also ranks first among 12 ranked high schools in the Howard County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.37. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (39.1%), Asian (39%), African American (10.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 7.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Howard County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at River Hill High is 16.8. 11 high schools in the Howard County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at River Hill High is $13,300. 11 high schools in the Howard County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

River Hill High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks River Hill High 2nd of 127 Maryland public high schools. (See River Hill High in the ranking list.)

Howard County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Howard County Public Schools 2nd of 24 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for River Hill High

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Rank History for all students at River Hill High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 63.12 7th 201 96.5%
2005 87.99 2nd 204 99.0%
2006 87.59 3rd 204 98.5%
2007 87.03 2nd 209 99.0%
2008 85.75 3rd 214 98.6%
2009 85.18 3rd 213 98.6%
2010 87.38 3rd 220 98.6%
2011 88.82 3rd 183 98.4%
2012 86.64 2nd 187 98.9%
2013 86.91 3rd 185 98.4%
2014 83.64 3rd 231 98.7%
2015 81.63 8th 233 96.6%
2016 90.10 1st 233 99.6%
2017 95.06 2nd 180 98.9%
2018 85.56 8th 197 95.9%
2019 85.84 4th 138 97.1%
2022 84.47 8th 225 96.4%
2023 83.37 2nd 127 98.4%
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Rank History for Female students at River Hill High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 75.14 11th 31 64.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at River Hill High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 85.24 4th 25 84.0%
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Rank History for White students at River Hill High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 68.99 19th 40 52.5%
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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.

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Enrollment information for River Hill High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 746 68 76 11 1 n/a n/a 0 902
1998 999 98 111 13 2 n/a n/a 0 1223
1999 1100 106 136 16 3 n/a n/a 0 1361
2000 1215 114 165 15 2 n/a n/a 0 1511
2001 1246 111 195 17 1 n/a n/a 0 1570
2002 1233 119 274 21 5 n/a n/a 0 1652
2003 1233 119 274 21 5 n/a n/a 0 1652
2004 1164 127 320 29 5 n/a n/a 0 1645
2005 1076 110 325 31 4 n/a n/a 0 1546
2006 976 114 307 32 5 n/a n/a 0 1434
2007 960 96 307 42 1 n/a n/a 0 1406
2008 933 89 304 47 2 n/a n/a 0 1375
2009 918 95 302 24 2 n/a n/a 0 1341
2010 957 100 344 49 2 n/a n/a 0 1452
2011 842 92 319 73 2 0 67 0 1395
2012 825 92 334 70 2 0 67 0 1390
2013 820 93 348 73 2 0 53 0 1389
2014 759 87 333 108 4 1 51 0 1343
2015 735 77 339 97 3 1 58 0 1310
2016 660 68 345 68 2 0 64 0 1207
2017 594 69 369 45 2 0 74 0 1153
2018 573 73 379 52 0 0 80 0 1157
2019 619 149 434 89 0 0 91 0 1382
2020 599 136 470 84 0 0 89 0 1378
2021 643 139 515 83 1 0 89 0 1470
2022 615 155 564 90 2 0 80 2 1508
2023 557 155 556 70 6 0 78 2 1424

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 River Hill High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 902 58.8 15.3 2.1
1998 1223 74.3 16.5 1.8
1999 1361 74.3 18.3 1.9
2000 1511 86.8 17.4 1.5
2001 1570 94.6 16.6 1.4
2002 1652 106.6 15.5 1.3
2003 1652 106.6 15.5 1.3
2004 1645 101.1 16.3 2.2
2005 1546 99.0 15.6 2.2
2006 1434 86.0 16.7 2.4
2007 1406 88.1 16.0 3.5
2008 1375 90.5 15.2 4.1
2009 1341 97.5 13.8 2.5
2010 1452 101.3 14.3 5
2011 1395 97.6 14.2 4
2012 1390 94.8 14.6 5.3
2013 1389 93.8 14.8 5
2014 1343 92.8 14.4 5.5
2015 1310 89.0 14.7 5.5
2016 1207 79.0 15.2 3.3
2017 1153 72.0 16.0 0.9
2018 1157 70.6 16.3 1.6
2019 1382 82.6 16.7 4.6
2020 1378 83.2 16.5 4.4
2021 1470 84.1 17.4 4
2022 1508 85.6 17.6 4.2
2023 1424 84.3 16.8 7.5

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 River Hill High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 902 58.8 15.3 2.1
1998 1223 74.3 16.5 1.8
1999 1361 74.3 18.3 1.9
2000 1511 86.8 17.4 1.5
2001 1570 94.6 16.6 1.4
2002 1652 106.6 15.5 1.3
2003 1652 106.6 15.5 1.3
2004 1645 101.1 16.3 2.2
2005 1546 99.0 15.6 2.2
2006 1434 86.0 16.7 2.4
2007 1406 88.1 16.0 3.5
2008 1375 90.5 15.2 4.1
2009 1341 97.5 13.8 2.5
2010 1452 101.3 14.3 5
2011 1395 97.6 14.2 4
2012 1390 94.8 14.6 5.3
2013 1389 93.8 14.8 5
2014 1343 92.8 14.4 5.5
2015 1310 89.0 14.7 5.5
2016 1207 79.0 15.2 3.3
2017 1153 72.0 16.0 0.9
2018 1157 70.6 16.3 1.6
2019 1382 82.6 16.7 4.6
2020 1378 83.2 16.5 4.4
2021 1470 84.1 17.4 4
2022 1508 85.6 17.6 4.2
2023 1424 84.3 16.8 7.5

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 River Hill High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $416 (3.1%) $13,048 (96.9%) $13,464
2020 $437 (3.1%) $13,742 (96.9%) $14,179
2021 $719 (5.4%) $12,581 (94.6%) $13,300

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

Impact of COVID-19 on River Hill High

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4th of 138 High schoolsRanks 2nd of 127 High schools
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students13821424
 3%
African American149155
 4%
American Indian06
Asian434556
 28.1%
Hispanic8970
 21.3%
Pacific Islander00
White619557
 10%
Two or More Races9178
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients4.6%7.5%
 3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about River Hill High

River Hill High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Clarksville Elementary
Elementary : Dayton Oaks
Middle : Lime Kiln Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,424 students attended River Hill High.

Yes! River Hill High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 2nd of 127 Maryland high schools.

Students at River Hill High are 39% White, 39% Asian, 11% African American, 5% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.


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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. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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