- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Howell, MI
Howell High School
Federal NCES profile for Howell High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261872005550
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howell High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Howell · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 20.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Howell High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Howell High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Howell, MI.
School address
District: Howell Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261872005550 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-105 students YoY
Howell High School shrank from 2,024 students in 2022-23 to 1,919 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE held 95.9 → 96.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-105 students YoY 261872005550 · Howell, MI High · MID · TRAD
1,964 enr · 20.7:1 · 20.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Parker Middle School (1,011 students)
Howell High School shrank from 2,024 students in 2022-23 to 1,919 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE held 95.9 → 96.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Howell High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Howell High School
1,964 students
- Parker Middle
Parker Middle School
1,011 students
- Highlander Way
Highlander Way Middle School
789 students
- Three Fires El 753
Three Fires Elementary
753 students
- Southwest Elem 526
Southwest Elementary School
526 students
- Voyager Elemen 517
Voyager Elementary School
517 students
What this shows Howell High School reports 1,964 students on the CCD universe file.
How Howell High School compares
Howell High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.6% | ▼ 62% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,964 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,964
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Michigan - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,222
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 107 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.9, Howell High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 29
District finance for Howell Public Schools reports $13,222 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Howell High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highlander Way Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Three Fires Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwest Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Voyager Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Howell High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar high schools in Howell
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,964 students)
Frequently asked questions about Howell High School
How many students attend Howell High School?
Howell High School has 1,964 students enrolled. It is a high school in Howell, MI. CCD year-over-year: 2,024 (2022-23) → 1,919 (2023-24), down 105.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howell High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Howell High School is 20.7:1, which is 18% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Howell High School?
20.6% of students at Howell High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howell High School?
The largest demographic group at Howell High School is White at 90.4% of enrollment, in Howell, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howell High School?
Howell High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Howell High School rank among high schools in Howell?
By Resource Investment Index, Howell High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Howell, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Howell on the city page.
What other schools are in Howell Public Schools?
Besides Howell High School, Howell Public Schools also operates Parker Middle School (1,011 students), Highlander Way Middle School (789 students), and Three Fires Elementary (753 students). See the Howell Public Schools district page for the complete list.