Howard County Public Schools

Howard County Public Schools operates as a suburban Maryland district serving 57,935 students across 78 schools, comprising 42 elementary, 20 middle, and 13 high schools. The district experienced modest enrollment growth of 1.1% from the prior year with a student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1 supported by 4,327 teachers.

Academically, Howard County demonstrates performance above state benchmarks. Math proficiency stands at 42.0% compared to the Maryland average of 26.6%, while reading proficiency reaches 65.2% against the state average of 51.3%. The graduation rate of 91.3% exceeds the state average of 89.2%. Chronic absenteeism at 17.4% represents a consideration in the district's operational landscape.

The student population reflects demographic diversity with 29.5% White, 25.1% Black, 23.7% Asian, and 14.3% Hispanic students. Approximately 31.1% qualify as economically disadvantaged, 7.2% are English learners, and 12.2% receive special education services.

Financially, Howard County maintains per-pupil spending of $11,586, exceeding the state average of $10,302. The total operational budget reaches $1,158.9 million, funded through 63.7% local revenue, 32.5% state funding, and 3.8% federal sources. This revenue structure reflects substantial local financial support relative to state and federal contributions.