Enrollment
1,964
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261872005550
👥 S:T ratio 17
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 48/100 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
- 48
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
95.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Howell High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Howell High School
Howell High School is a large high school in Howell, Michigan, enrolling 1,964 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.6% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,964 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 58 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #12.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 29 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 327 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
16.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Howell's high schools, it stands alongside Adult Transition Services (76 students): Howell High School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Howell Public Schools also operates Parker Middle School (1,011 students) and Highlander Way Middle School (789 students) alongside Howell High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Howell High School compares
Howell High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,672
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Howell Public Schools, which includes Howell High School.
$11,672
Per student
-14%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.1%
State 54.8%
Federal 7.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,964 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
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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.
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 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Howell High School a good school?
Howell High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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