- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Warren, OH
Howland High School
Federal NCES profile for Howland High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390501603855
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howland High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Warren · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 30.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Howland High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Howland High School ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Warren, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Howland High School held near 738 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.1 → 39.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 390501603855 · Warren, OH High · MID · TRAD
696 enr · 15.5:1 · 30.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Howland Middle School (699 students)
Howland High School held near 738 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.1 → 39.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Howland High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Howland Middle
Howland Middle School
699 students
- This school
Howland High School
696 students
- Howland Glen E
Howland Glen Elementary School
344 students
- Mines Elementa
Mines Elementary School
327 students
- Howland Spring 217
Howland Springs Elementary School
217 students
What this shows Howland High School reports 696 students on the CCD universe file.
How Howland High School compares
Howland High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.5% | ▼ 3% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 696 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
696
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 32% in Ohio - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,043
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 83.6%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
African American 2.7%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.2, Howland High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Howland Local reports $15,043 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Howland High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howland Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Howland Glen Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mines Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Howland Springs Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Howland High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar high schools in Warren
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Warren G Harding High School
Standard public school
1,221 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Trumbull Career & Tech Center
Vocational / career-technical school
948 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Champion High School
Standard public school
328 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
River Gate High School
Standard public school
177 students 44.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~696 students)
Frequently asked questions about Howland High School
How many students attend Howland High School?
Howland High School has 696 students enrolled. It is a high school in Warren, OH. CCD year-over-year: 742 (2022-23) → 738 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Howland High School is 15.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Howland High School?
30.5% of students at Howland High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howland High School?
The largest demographic group at Howland High School is White at 83.6% of enrollment, in Warren, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howland High School?
Howland High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Howland High School rank among high schools in Warren?
By Resource Investment Index, Howland High School ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Warren, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Warren on the city page.
What other schools are in Howland Local?
Besides Howland High School, Howland Local also operates Howland Middle School (699 students), Howland Glen Elementary School (344 students), and Mines Elementary School (327 students). See the Howland Local district page for the complete list.