Marriotts Ridge High School Information and Homes for Sale Near Marriotts Ridge High School in Marriottsville, Maryland

Marriotts Ridge High School Information 

and Homes for Sale Near Marriotts Ridge High School 

in Marriottsville, Maryland

Located at 12100 Woodford Drive, Marriottsville, MD 21104

Marriotts Ridge High School serves families from 

Marriottsville, Sykesville, West Friendship, Woodstock and Ellicott City, Maryland

  Marriotts Ridge High School is part of the

Howard County Public School System.

In a short time, Marriotts Ridge High School (MRHS), a comprehensive high school, has established a reputation of academic excellence and become one of the highest performing high schools in Maryland. Nestled in a rural and suburban community along the Baltimore-Washington corridor, Marriotts Ridge draws students from varied neighborhoods who bring diverse interests to the school. To meet the needs and interests of all students, MRHS offers special programs that include but are not limited to Advanced Placement programs, Independent Research and Mentor programs, Project Lead the Way, a Teachers’ Academy and Culinary Arts Pro-Start Certificate, Excellent Fine Arts, and Special Education programs. The exceptional staff at Marriotts Ridge also teach a wide variety of core courses and electives in English, mathematics, physical education, science, social studies, technology education and world languages. MRHS strives to provide opportunities for students to develop the academic and intellectual skills necessary for success beyond high school. With a strong college preparatory program, the majority of students enroll in college and/or technical programs after graduation.

Student participation and performance on the High School Assessments, SAT, ACT and Advanced Placement tests place Marriotts Ridge among the highest in the state. All students are encouraged to establish goals and strive for academic success. Teachers, students and parents work together to create a safe and nurturing environment in which all students can reach their potential. The staff promotes mutual respect, honor and integrity among the MRHS population. Parents are involved in their child’s learning and support the school in groups such as the PTSA, Music Foundation, Boosters, Korean Parent Organization, and the Mustang African-American Awareness Club. Community stakeholders work closely to create an environment that emphasizes characteristics important to leadership and good citizenry.

In addition to the academic curriculum, MRHS provides many co-curricular and extracurricular activities, including its award-winning art, band, choir, dance and drama programs; Student Government Association, Class Boards and Leadership Council; It’s Academic, Math and Robotics Teams, World Language Clubs, Honor Societies and much more. The students and staff at Marriotts Ridge High School exemplify excellence and honor in all they do!

Fast Facts

Facility opened - 2005

School Capacity: 1,615 Total Enrollment: 1,161

Ethnicity

American Indian/Alaskan 0% Asian 26.3% Black/African American 6.9% Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0% Hispanic/Latino 3.3% White 59.5% Two or more races 4.0%

Students Receiving Special

Services 2013-14

Free/Reduced Lunch   

Ltd. English Proficient 0 or

Graduation Rate: 97.9%* *4-year adjusted cohort

PTA members: 700