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Howell High School

Grades 09–12 · HOWELL, MI · NCES 261872005550

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1200 W GRAND RIVER AVE · HOWELL, MI 48843

At a glance

Reported students

1,964

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

92.83

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

21.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Michigan high enrollment

99th percentile

Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

521.5

Howell High School: 1,964 reported students.

State peer staffing position

77th percentile

21.2:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
2,190
Teachers (FTE)
85
Student–teacher ratio
25.8:1

What the reported data says about Howell High School

Howell High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in HOWELL. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Howell Public Schools. NCES reports 1,964 students for 2024–25.

Among 978 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 280 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.2:1, above the Michigan median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (90.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.2%). English learners represent 0.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 29 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Howell High School

  1. 1How do the reported 21.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 92.83 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
0.9%
Students with disabilities
10.4%
Free/reduced-price lunch
18.9%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
6
Nurses (FTE)
0
Psychologists (FTE)
0.5
Social workers (FTE)
0.5

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White90.4%
  • Hispanic5.2%
  • Black0.5%
  • Asian1%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
  • Multiracial2.2%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

29 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Other schools in Howell Public Schools

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Innovation Academy

High · Grades 09–12

186 reported students

Parker Middle School

Elementary · Grades KG–08

1,011 reported students

Highlander Way Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

789 reported students

Three Fires Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–05

753 reported students

Southwest Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

526 reported students

Voyager Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

517 reported students

View all 10 district schools →