At a glance
Reported students
1,597
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
107.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland high enrollment
75th percentile
Compared with 252 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
676
Reservoir High: 1,597 reported students.
State peer staffing position
33rd percentile
14.8:1 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
- 1,814
- Teachers (FTE)
- 124
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.6:1
What the reported data says about Reservoir High
Reservoir High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Fulton. It is one of 78 current school records connected to Howard County Public Schools. NCES reports 1,597 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 75th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, close to 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 Black (32.7%) and White (22.7%). English learners represent 5.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.2%. 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 31 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Reservoir High
- 1How do the reported 14.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 107.6 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 7 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 26.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 7
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.6
- 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
- White22.7%
- Hispanic19.2%
- Black32.7%
- Asian18.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.4%
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
31 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.
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
Marriotts Ridge High
High · Grades 09–12
1,741 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 Reservoir 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond High High · Howard County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,159 | 3 mi |
| Atholton High High · Howard County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,540 | 3.1 mi |
| River Hill High High · Howard County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,383 | 4.5 mi |
| Laurel High High · Prince George's County Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,129 | 4.7 mi |
| Paint Branch High High · Montgomery County Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,038 | 4.9 mi |
| Wilde Lake High High · Howard County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,197 | 5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Reservoir High
What grades does Reservoir High serve?
Reservoir 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 Reservoir High?
Reservoir High reported 1,597 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 75th percentile among 252 Maryland high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,814 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Reservoir High?
The calculated ratio is 14.8:1, based on 1,597 students and 107.6 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 Reservoir High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Reservoir 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 Reservoir High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
26.2% 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 Reservoir High in?
Reservoir 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 Reservoir High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hammond High (3 mi), Atholton High (3.1 mi), River Hill High (4.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.