Long Reach High

www2.hcpss.org/lrhs/

1,714 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Long Reach High School, located in Columbia, Maryland, is a comprehensive public high school serving the Howard County Public School System. Situated on Old Dobbin Lane, the school is known for fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and character development. As part of a highly-rated school district, Long Reach offers a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-oriented academies, and specialized programs designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the global workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Long Reach High prides itself on a vibrant extracurricular culture. The school supports a broad spectrum of student interests, including competitive athletics, fine and performing arts programs, and numerous clubs that promote leadership and community engagement. By balancing a robust curriculum with a strong sense of school spirit and community, Long Reach aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to make meaningful contributions to their community and beyond.

1,714

Total Students

125.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Long Reach High
Demographic	Student Count
White	402
Hispanic	464
Black	540
Asian	206
Two or More	87
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

Black
540 (31.7 %)
Hispanic
464 (27.2 %)
White
402 (23.6 %)
Asian
206 (12.1 %)
Two or More
87 (5.1 %)
American Indian
4 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)

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)313-7117
Website:	http://www2.hcpss.org/lrhs/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,714
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	125.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	444
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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 9 536

Grade 10 439

Grade 11 380

Grade 12 359