Applications and Research Laboratory
Ellicott City · MD · Howard County Public Schools · Public
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Homewood School → Wilde Lake High → Centennial High → River Hill High → Atholton High → Oakland Mills High → Howard High → Long Reach High →How Applications and Research Laboratory compares for families
What families should know about Applications and Research Laboratory.
- ▸ LocallyMD sits right at the US average on NAEP 8th-grade math — local school quality will set your kid apart.
- ▸ vs Similar SchoolsThe closest comparables nearby: Homewood School, Wilde Lake High, Centennial High and 5 more. See the sidebar to compare side-by-side.
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🏛️ Your state's public flagship
University of Maryland-College Park
The in-state tuition gap is the flagship's biggest draw — most in-state families pay far less than the out-of-state sticker. Average net price after aid runs about $15,678/yr. Admission odds depend on your student's GPA and test scores, not which high school they attend.
Source: IPEDS admissions, tuition & enrollment + College Scorecard net price. Flagship = the state's primary public research university.
Not enough enrollment history on file to chart a trend for this school yet.
Most similar nearby high schools
The schools most like this one — same type, blended on distance and size — and where their enrollment is heading. These are the schools families here weigh against each other.
| School | Type | Miles | HS enrollment | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homewood School Ellicott City |
Public | 0.2 | 100 | +23.5% |
| Wilde Lake High Columbia |
Public | 1.6 | 1,197 | -12.0% |
| Centennial High Ellicott City |
Public | 1.8 | 1,377 | +0.0% |
| River Hill High Clarksville |
Public | 2.4 | 1,383 | -8.3% |
| Atholton High Columbia |
Public | 3.3 | 1,540 | +5.8% |
| Oakland Mills High Columbia |
Public | 3.4 | 1,413 | +5.8% |
| Howard High Ellicott City |
Public | 4.3 | 1,493 | -16.7% |
| Long Reach High Columbia |
Public | 4.8 | 1,334 | -18.6% |