- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Columbia, MD
Long Reach High
Federal NCES profile for Long Reach High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240042000822
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Long Reach High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Maryland schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 38.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Long Reach High has class sizes smaller than 90% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Long Reach High ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Columbia, MD.
School address
District: Howard County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240042000822 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-266 students YoY
Long Reach High shrank from 1,714 students in 2022-23 to 1,448 in 2023-24 (-15.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 125.5 → 114.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-266 students YoY 240042000822 · Columbia, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,334 enr · 10.7:1 · 38.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Marriotts Ridge High (1,741 students)
Long Reach High shrank from 1,714 students in 2022-23 to 1,448 in 2023-24 (-15.5%). Teacher FTE lost 125.5 → 114.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Long Reach High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marriotts Ridg
Marriotts Ridge High
1,741 students
- Reservoir High
Reservoir High
1,597 students
- Atholton High
Atholton High
1,540 students
- Howard High
Howard High
1,493 students
- Mount Hebron H
Mount Hebron High
1,455 students
- This school
Long Reach High
1,334 students
What this shows Long Reach High reports 1,334 students on the CCD universe file.
How Long Reach High compares
Long Reach High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.3% | ▼ 22% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,334 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,334
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 10% in Maryland - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,256
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 222 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 30.0%
African American 27.6%
White 23.5%
Asian 11.6%
Two or More 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 30.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.0, Long Reach High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 29
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Howard County Public Schools reports $19,256 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Long Reach High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriotts Ridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reservoir High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Atholton High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howard High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Hebron High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Long Reach High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,597
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,540
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,493
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Columbia
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Atholton High
Standard public school
1,540 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Oakland Mills High
Standard public school
1,413 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Wilde Lake High
Standard public school
1,197 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Hammond High
Standard public school
1,159 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,334 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Long Reach High
How many students attend Long Reach High?
Long Reach High has 1,334 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbia, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,714 (2022-23) → 1,448 (2023-24), down 266.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Long Reach High?
The student-teacher ratio at Long Reach High is 10.7:1, which is 26% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Long Reach High?
38.3% of students at Long Reach High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Long Reach High?
The largest demographic group at Long Reach High is Hispanic or Latino at 30.0% of enrollment, in Columbia, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Long Reach High?
Long Reach High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Long Reach High rank among high schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, Long Reach High ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Columbia, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Columbia on the city page.
What other schools are in Howard County Public Schools?
Besides Long Reach High, Howard County Public Schools also operates Marriotts Ridge High (1,741 students), Reservoir High (1,597 students), and Atholton High (1,540 students). See the Howard County Public Schools district page for the complete list.