River Hill High

12101 Clarksville Pike
Clarksville, MD 21029

wwww2.hcpss.org/rhhs/

1,424 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.

1,424

Total Students

84.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for River Hill High
Demographic	Student Count
White	557
Hispanic	70
Black	155
Asian	556
Two or More	78
American Indian	6

White
557 (39.2 %)
Asian
556 (39.1 %)
Black
155 (10.9 %)
Two or More
78 (5.5 %)
Hispanic
70 (4.9 %)
American Indian
6 (0.4 %)

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:	1,424
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	84.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
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 9 373

Grade 10 362

Grade 11 361

Grade 12 328

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for River Hill High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	373
Grade 10	362
Grade 11	361
Grade 12	328

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for River Hill High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	715	50.2%
Male	707	49.6%
Not Specified	2	0.2%

High School 9th - 12th