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Atholton High

PublicGrades 9–12
Columbia, Maryland · Howard County Public Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,498
ST Ratio16.1:1
FRL24%
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
Charter SchoolNo
Magnet SchoolNo
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)