- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Clarksville, MD
River Hill High
Federal NCES profile for River Hill High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240042000816
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Hill High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Clarksville · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 6.7%
- free-lunch eligible
River Hill High has class sizes larger than 76% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Hill High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Clarksville, MD.
School address
District: Howard County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240042000816 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
River Hill High held near 1,462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 84.3 → 86.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+38 students YoY 240042000816 · Clarksville, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,383 enr · 16.5:1 · 6.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Marriotts Ridge High (1,741 students)
River Hill High held near 1,462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount). Teacher FTE added 84.3 → 86.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
River Hill 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
River Hill High
1,383 students
What this shows River Hill High reports 1,383 students on the CCD universe file.
How River Hill High compares
River Hill High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.7% | ▼ 86% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,383 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,383
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in Maryland - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 42.5%
White 33.1%
African American 13.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 42.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, River Hill High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 35
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 River Hill High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriotts Ridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reservoir High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Atholton High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Howard High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Hebron High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River Hill 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
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 (~1,383 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about River Hill High
How many students attend River Hill High?
River Hill High has 1,383 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clarksville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,424 (2022-23) → 1,462 (2023-24), nearly flat (+38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Hill High?
The student-teacher ratio at River Hill High is 16.5:1, which is 14% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at River Hill High?
6.7% of students at River Hill High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Hill High?
The largest demographic group at River Hill High is Asian at 42.5% of enrollment, in Clarksville, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Hill High?
River Hill High has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 River Hill High rank among public schools in Clarksville?
By Resource Investment Index, River Hill High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Clarksville, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Howard County Public Schools?
Besides River Hill 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.