Long Reach High School

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very underrated! My son is very happy with the school, and I can see him making amazing progress.

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LRHS is a very good school. LRHS is a very good school.LRHS is a very good school.LRHS is a very good school.

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Posted: March 29, 2026

Have nothing but good things to say about my kids education this past year at Long Reach. All teachers have been supportive. Sports have been fun for my child. Environment is friendly and school work has been challenging enough without kid feeling overwhelmed.

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Posted: February 11, 2024

Many teachers wait until the last week of the quarter to grade anything. Literally nothing graded the entire quarter until the last minute. Nobody knows what their grade is.

They’re charging kids to join clubs now (but not saying what that money is being used for) and are allowing football players with terrible grades into the honor society yet denying many with perfect or very good grades. Typical favoritism to sports kids.

Takes a month to get in to meet with your counselor.

Students have to pay for parking? Ridiculous.

This is a 2 out of 5 star school. Maybe 2.5 tops.

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Posted: June 21, 2023

You'll have the best Junior year here!!!
Side teachers are very effective on helping you advancing towards to learning new key skills,learning new quadratic terminals if you struggle with Algrbrea II or Geometry the teachers are so sweet,cooperative to helping you learn.
Mr.Rowe
Very effective does their job teachers very intriuging topics to learning different types of technology buildings,and 3d centric drawing.Very supportive teacher towards students futures cares alot about students education.
Mr.Horner
A very persistent teacher effective does their job,keeps students ewpowered throughout their writing works,is very caring towards students education really cares about students learning a variety of skills.Effective learn team work skills,learn sythenical writing,and learning imaginative problem solving to different problems with resolutions.Learning Key information literacy,and research skills throughout the class.In the class he provides a variety of reading complex materials such as Mice and Men,Mother to Son,Narrative of Frederick Douglass,and Langhston Hughes Renaissance.Teaches you to get straight to a point and not to write so much run-on francitmatically.

Ms.Chase
Very bubbly teacher,help you learn a variety a science topics,and empowered me on a variety of skills for a bright future.
Mr.Faulcon
Is like a father you'll you have a study hall where you can get alot of effective work in,and help others out.
Holds you accountable when he sees otherwise.
Ms.Quinn
Ms.Sheppard
Learning very helpful skills you can use to helping others,receiving calls when people aid,awesome communicative guidance that helps students have a very bright day.Is very supportive to different types of communities.
Principles effective do their job,check on all students well being,and always is on duty ,and confronts you if you're doing otherwise.
What the school could improve:
Not putting Juniors in P.E. 9's or Health 9's
Teachers a very sweet and gives effective work but Juniors may have a preference to be with their age group and learning their age group courses.
Like putting Juniors is Junior/Seniors PEs/Health advancement classes.
And putting 9th/10th graders in Health Classes/Pe

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Posted: February 24, 2023

My child attends LRHS and for the past 2 years has complained of the restrooms being a virtual drug den. For those few remaining young people not doing drugs in school, it makes it a hassle to try to do your non-drug related business, as nature comes calling. Then, to have to maneuver through this group, unscathed, just adds more worry and stress to a drug-free person's day. Is there no one keeping an eye on this problem? I'm realistic and understand teenagers as I'm a teacher myself, but come on. Where's the oversight? The accountability?

Posted: September 9, 2019

My family's experience has been great. We have two kids at Long Reach and they are doing well. The teachers are great and very competent. It is a beautiful and clean school as well. Our experience with the administration and school counselors has been very positive. The principal really cares about his school. In my opinion all Howard County schools offer the same quality education. The only difference is the demographics and Long Reach is very diverse. This is a good thing for overall experience but maybe not for test scores. Overall, we love the school and feel that our kids are getting a quality education that will prepare them for college.

Posted: September 9, 2019

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My kids are mainly in honors and GT level classes. The teachers that we've experienced are great.

Posted: September 9, 2019

The slogan "One Long Reach" fosters compassion and respect for differences

Posted: September 9, 2019

The principal really cares about the school. He is passionate. I think the students admire this about him.

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Posted: May 6, 2018

This school is fantastic. Highly recommendable to other families

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Posted: June 15, 2015

My child had good educators even though the admin office was HORRIBLE! The Registrar, Attendance Clerk and Principal should be replaced.

Posted: June 15, 2015

Posted: June 15, 2015

The RUDEST front office staff I have ever met as a parent. They are snobby & stuck up. I have been left on hold during a call to the school & spoken down to on more than one occasion! A conversation with the principal did nothing. He seems to have to control and actually stated that he could say something but it might not change anything. The teachers are not bad though. My child actually had good educators it's just hard dealing with the rude staff that think they run the school. OR maybe they do run the school? If you are used to having grown people speak to you as a grown person....this is NOT your school. I wish someone would have told me about this place so I'll try & be as honest & open on here & you can decide. This school is horrible!!! Go anywhere else in Howard County!

Posted: June 11, 2014

Have had 3 kids graduate through Long Reach. Just like every school there are issues but the administrative staff is always helpful.

Posted: March 31, 2014

My kid goes to Long Reach and he loves it. We moved from Wilde lake and it is far better than Wilde Lake. The teachers seem to be very supportive and nice.

Posted: October 14, 2013

The Long Reach community is amazing. I don't know about other people but I like my school. There are a lot of good things about Long Reach High School. The diversity here is amazing, the athletics programming offers sports for every one, and the staff is awesome. Long Reach High School also offers computer science classes, which is not offered to lots of other high schools across the county. This prepares kids who are going to college that hope to become computer programmers, engineers, and other majors in the technical field. Along with being in one of the best educational counties in the nation, it is also very excepting and loving. -Aryan S.

Posted: August 27, 2013

This school is amazing. Our children graduated in 2011 and 2012, were in AP classes and their teachers always cared for them and gave them all their support. It's a diverse school, many students come from different cultures and that enriches their development, appreciation and respect for others. We are grateful to this High School

Posted: August 27, 2013

Although there has been many incidents, I believe that it is whether or not the student would follow them. if the student would, that is because their nature is easily changed. Along with that, there are many "good" or "nice" students I see, and also students would be pretty much to busy with schoolwork to be involved with the 'incidents'.

Posted: May 30, 2013

My daughter recently graduated from LRHS and our entire experience through the four years was great. When the occasional problem arose, teachers and administration were very responsive. She was challenged in her classes and encouraged to push herself throughout, taking advanced courses and doing extra activities. She was involved in music, sports, and theatre. Long Reach is a diverse population, which more accurately represents the world around us and I think that will only benefit her throughout her life. The students are, overall, a great group of kids and many parents are involved in volunteer activities. My daughter and I were both very pleased with her experience and the education she received at Long Reach.

Posted: November 7, 2011

Long Reach is a great school. It is a snapshot of the real world as it represents true diversity on all social and economic levels. The teachers are diverse in their style of teaching and the students seem to adapt to those styles accordingly. The school's academic approach, especially at the Honors and GT levels keep the students challenged and motivated. The various sports clubs, band, drama, and other extra curricula activities offer the students the mental release necessary to create balance and interest. The kids all get along regardless or race, economic status, and academic ability which is not true of all Howard County Public High Schools. My only needs improvement comment relates to us, the parents. This is our children's home away from home. As parents we must be supportive, visible, and vigilant at all times. Before there were teachers, administrators, or classmates, there were parents. Our children's first snapshot of the future is seen thru our eyes. Let's remember to keep our eye's shining and focused on them... And Go Lightning!!!

Posted: December 7, 2010

Long Reach has recently gained a strong administrative staff. However, the teachers are unprofessional, the students are uncaring, and the guidance counselors are not helpful. Approximately 20% of the senior class is in trouble of failing.

Posted: November 27, 2010

Long Reach has been wonderful for my two kids! One has graduated and was very well prepared for college and my youngest is still there and doing very well. I agree that the teachers for the most part are terrific. The new principal seems to really be making strides to hold these kids accountable.

Posted: November 22, 2010

This school is not very good for my child to me studying in Very bad thinkings are around her . like drugs,Guns and fights etc.

Posted: November 20, 2010

when I first went to Long Reach I wasn't too thrilled. I actually attempted to transfer, but as we know with the hcpss thats nearly impossible. anyways, i'm glad they didn't let me transfer. Long Reach is an amazing school, the only thing I dislike is that it has the creepiest students that anyone will ever meet. Teachers are pretty good overall, some expect everyone to be perfect and know absolutely everything when it's not possible.