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Atholton High

PublicGrades 9–12
Columbia, Maryland · Howard County Public Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,498
Student:Teacher16.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch24%
Title INo
Atholton
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 517
1,498
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
24%-28.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Atholton High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Columbia, Maryland. The school enrolls 1,498 students. It is part of the Howard County Public Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Maryland state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
24% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictHoward County Public Schools
County24027
CityColumbia
ZIP21044
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240042000719

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,498

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %24%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)