Wilde Lake High School in Columbia, MD - US News Best High Schools
Left badge

Wilde Lake High School 

5460 Trumpeter Rd, Columbia, Maryland | (410) 313-6965

(410) 313-6965

Right badge

#9,156 in National Rankings

Overall Score 48.14/100

quick stats

Grades

9-12

Grades 9-12 Enrollment

1,341

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

Overview of Wilde Lake High School

Wilde Lake High School is ranked 147th within Maryland. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Wilde Lake High School is 42%. The total minority enrollment is 76%, and 44% of students are economically disadvantaged. Wilde Lake High School is 1 of 14 high schools in the Howard County Public Schools.

Wilde Lake High School 2024 Rankings

Wilde Lake High School is ranked #9,156 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college. Read more about how we rank the Best High Schools.

48.14

SCORECARD

  • Took at Least One AP® Exam

    42%
  • Passed at Least One AP® Exam

    29%
  • Mathematics Proficiency

    17%
  • Reading Proficiency

    41%
  • Science Proficiency

    26%
  • Graduation Rate

    92%

Exclusive Webinar

AO Advice: How Your High School is Evaluated in the College Admissions Process

Get the inside scoop on how colleges assess your high school and its course rigor. Featuring a former Admissions Officer, you'll gain crucial insights and actionable strategies during this 60-min webinar.

Register Now

Ranking Factors

How Wilde Lake High School performed nationally and statewide out of 17,655 nationally ranked schools and 210 schools ranked in Maryland.

College Readiness Index Rank

#3,313

National

#70

State

College Curriculum Breadth Index Rank

#2,788 (tie)

National

#63 (tie)

State

State Assessment Proficiency Rank

#14,344

National

#171

State

State Assessment Performance Rank

#16,449

National

#196

State

Graduation Rate Rank

#8,718 (tie)

National

#91 (tie)

State

Ranking Factors

National

State

College Readiness Index Rank

#3,313

#70

College Curriculum Breadth Index Rank

#2,788 (tie)

#63 (tie)

State Assessment Proficiency Rank

#14,344

#171

State Assessment Performance Rank

#16,449

#196

Graduation Rate Rank

#8,718 (tie)

#91 (tie)

High grades and scores aren't enough to stand out to top colleges. Get 1:1 support building a comprehensive admissions strategy with a CollegeAdvisor Admissions Expert.

Students/Teachers at Wilde Lake High School

These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.

Grades 9-12 Enrollment

1,341

Student Enrollment by Grade:

9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade

Student Diversity:

75.7%

Minority Enrollment

75.7%

Minority Enrollment

43.9%

Black

23.6%

White

16.8%

Hispanic

7.2%

Two or More Races

7.0%

Asian

0.4%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander


Gender Distribution:

Female47%
Male53%

Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total)

44%

Free Lunch Program (% of total)

42%

Reduced-Price Lunch Program (% of total)

3%

Full-Time Equivalent Teachers

98

Starting to think about college?

Try the My Fit Custom College Ranking to build a list of schools personalized for you.

Get StartedGet Started

Test Scores at Wilde Lake High School

U.S. News calculates these values for schools based on student performance on state-required tests and internationally available exams on college-level coursework (AP® and IB exams).

College Readiness Index

32.5/100

Subject Proficiency:

Maryland administered the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program to high school students. These figures display how well the school as a whole performed in reading, mathematics, and science.

17

21

20

41

60

50

26

48

40

Mathematics

Reading

Science

School
District
State

Subject Proficiency Distribution:

Math

Reading

Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4

Overall Student Performance

This measures overall student performance on state-required tests.

Percentile Score on Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program

18.7%

Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program Scores Relative to U.S. News Expectations

Well Below Expectations

Underserved Student Performance

This measures the proficiency on state exams among typically underperforming subgroups.

Percentage of Underserved Students Who Are Proficient

15.9%

Percentage of Non-Underserved Students Who Are Proficient

38.8%

Gap Between School and State Among Underserved Students

-3.6%

College-Ready Student Performance

High school students take AP® exams and IB exams to earn college credit and demonstrate success at college-level coursework. U.S. News calculated a College Readiness Index based on AP/IB exam participation rates and percentages of students passing at least one AP/IB exam.

National Percentile on College-level Exams

82.2%

Exam(s) Used for Index

AP®

Advanced Placement® (AP®) Student Performance

Many U.S. higher educational institutions grant credits or advanced placement based on student performance on AP® exams. This shows this school's student participation and performance on these exams if data were available.

Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam

42%

Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam

29%

Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam

70%

Exam Pass Rate

61%

SEE MORE TEST SCORES 

School Data

School profile information is based on government data.

Graduation Rate

92% (around state median)

Grades Served

9-12

Setting

Mid-size City

Charter School

No

Magnet School

No

Eligible for Title I Funding

Yes

District

This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.

Total Schools

14

Total Students

18,492

College Readiness (district average)

36.6

Proficient in Reading (district average)

60%

Proficient in Mathematics (district average)

21%

Proficient in Science (district average)

48%

Subject Proficiency Comparison (Reading vs. Mathematics)

All District Schools »

School Location

Wilde Lake High School

5460 Trumpeter Rd

Columbia, Maryland 21044

#9,156 in National Rankings

#147 in Maryland High Schools

Nearby Schools

Homewood School

10914 Clarksville Pike

Ellicott City, Maryland 21042

Oakland Mills High School

9410 Kilimanjaro Rd

Columbia, Maryland 21045

#135 in Maryland High Schools

Atholton High School

6520 Freetown Rd

Columbia, Maryland 21044

#55 in Maryland High Schools

Centennial High School

4300 Centennial Ln

Ellicott City, Maryland 21042

#17 in Maryland High Schools

River Hill High School

12101 Clarksville Pike

Clarksville, Maryland 21029

#9 in Maryland High Schools

Howard High School

8700 Old Annapolis Rd

Ellicott City, Maryland 21043

#71 in Maryland High Schools

Long Reach High School

6101 Old Dobbin Ln

Columbia, Maryland 21045

#163 in Maryland High Schools

Hammond High School

8800 Guilford Rd

Columbia, Maryland 21046

#159 in Maryland High Schools

Cedar Lane Special Center

11630 Scaggsville Rd

Fulton, Maryland 20759

Reservoir High School

11550 Scaggsville Rd

Fulton, Maryland 20759

#117 in Maryland High Schools

Mount Hebron High School

9440 Old Frederick Road

Ellicott City, Maryland 21042

#42 in Maryland High Schools

Marriotts Ridge High School

12100 Woodford Dr

Marriottsville, Maryland 21104

#19 in Maryland High Schools

Glenelg High School

14025 Burnt Woods Rd

Glenelg, Maryland 21737

#52 in Maryland High Schools

Ranked School

Unranked School

Data are based on the 2022-2023, 2021-2022 and 2020-2021 academic years.

AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.

International Baccalaureate (IB) data provided by International Baccalaureate of North America. Used with permission.

My Fit Score

Looking for your perfect college?

Enter your preferences and profile information, and we'll show you a personalized ranking of which colleges are the best fit for you. Try it now

Nearby Schools

Homewood School

Ellicott City, Maryland 21042

Read More