River Hill High

12101 Clarksville Pike
Clarksville, MD 21029

wwww2.hcpss.org/rhhs/

1,383 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

River Hill High School, located in Clarksville, Maryland, is a highly regarded public secondary school within the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS). Since its opening in 1996, the school has consistently earned a reputation for academic excellence, frequently ranking among the top schools in the state. It serves a diverse student population and offers a rigorous curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-focused pathways, and extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for higher education and professional success.

Beyond its strong academic performance, River Hill is known for fostering a vibrant community culture that balances high-level scholarship with student involvement. The school maintains a competitive athletic program and a robust selection of clubs, arts, and service organizations, which contribute to its well-rounded educational environment. The school’s location in Clarksville—a planned community known for its focus on family-oriented development—further complements its identity as a flagship institution within the Howard County educational landscape.

1,383

Total Students

77.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for River Hill High
Demographic	Student Count
White	457
Hispanic	76
Black	182
Asian	586
Two or More	72
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

Asian
586 (42.5%)
White
457 (33.1%)
Black
182 (13.2%)
Hispanic
76 (5.5%)
Two or More
72 (5.2%)
American Indian
4 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Howard County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)313-7120
Website:	http://wwww2.hcpss.org/rhhs/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,383
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	85
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 289

Grade 10 359

Grade 11 367

Grade 12 368