Atholton High

www2.hcpss.org/ahs/

1,540 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Atholton High School, located in Columbia, Maryland, is a highly regarded public secondary school within the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS). Serving a diverse student body, the school is well-known for its strong emphasis on academic rigor, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized career academies, and robust elective programs. Its commitment to educational excellence has consistently earned it high rankings both within the state of Maryland and nationally, reflecting a strong culture of achievement and college readiness.

Beyond its academic reputation, Atholton is recognized for its vibrant extracurricular environment and community-focused atmosphere. The school hosts a variety of athletic teams, performing arts programs, and student-led clubs that encourage personal growth and collaboration outside the classroom. With a dedicated faculty and a focus on fostering a supportive learning environment, Atholton High School strives to prepare its students not only for post-secondary education and career success but also to become engaged and responsible citizens in their community.

1,540

Total Students

92.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Atholton High
Demographic	Student Count
White	412
Hispanic	217
Black	497
Asian	288
Two or More	118
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
497 (32.4%)
White
412 (26.8%)
Asian
288 (18.8%)
Hispanic
217 (14.1%)
Two or More
118 (7.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)
American Indian
1 (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)313-7065
Website:	http://www2.hcpss.org/ahs/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,540
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	92.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	324
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 9 405

Grade 10 361

Grade 11 404

Grade 12 370