At a glance
Reported students
1,741
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
99.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland high enrollment
81st percentile
Compared with 252 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
676
Marriotts Ridge High: 1,741 reported students.
State peer staffing position
77th percentile
17.5:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,662
- Teachers (FTE)
- 100.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.6:1
What the reported data says about Marriotts Ridge High
Marriotts Ridge High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Marriottsville. It is one of 78 current school records connected to Howard County Public Schools. NCES reports 1,741 students for 2024–25.
Among 252 high schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 1,098 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.5:1, above the Maryland median of 15.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (48%) and White (30.6%). English learners represent 1.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 5.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 30 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Marriotts Ridge High
- 1How do the reported 17.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 99.4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 5.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 15.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.8
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White30.6%
- Hispanic4.6%
- Black11.8%
- Asian48%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
30 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Howard County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Reservoir High
High · Grades 09–12
1,597 reported students
Atholton High
High · Grades 09–12
1,540 reported students
Howard High
High · Grades 09–12
1,493 reported students
Mount Hebron High
High · Grades 09–12
1,455 reported students
Oakland Mills High
High · Grades 09–12
1,413 reported students
River Hill High
High · Grades 09–12
1,383 reported students
Public schools near Marriotts Ridge High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenelg High High · Howard County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,363 | 4.8 mi |
| Mount Hebron High High · Howard County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,455 | 5.3 mi |
| Centennial High High · Howard County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,377 | 5.9 mi |
| Homewood School High · Howard County Public Schools | 06–12 | 109 | 6.3 mi |
| Liberty High High · Carroll County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,007 | 6.4 mi |
| Applications and Research Laboratory High · Howard County Public Schools | 09–12 | 0 | 6.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Marriotts Ridge High
What grades does Marriotts Ridge High serve?
Marriotts Ridge High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Howard County Public Schools.
How many students attend Marriotts Ridge High?
Marriotts Ridge High reported 1,741 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 252 Maryland high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,662 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Marriotts Ridge High?
The calculated ratio is 17.5:1, based on 1,741 students and 99.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Maryland median for the same school level is 15.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Marriotts Ridge High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Marriotts Ridge High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Howard County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Marriotts Ridge High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
15.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Marriotts Ridge High in?
Marriotts Ridge High is part of Howard County Public Schools, based in Ellicott City, MD, which operates 78 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Marriotts Ridge High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Glenelg High (4.8 mi), Mount Hebron High (5.3 mi), Centennial High (5.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.