- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Chattanooga, TN
The Howard School
Federal NCES profile for The Howard School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470159000759
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Howard School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #3 of 8
- high schools in Chattanooga · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 1,329
- students enrolled
The Howard School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Howard School ranks #3 of 8 high schools in Chattanooga, TN.
School address
District: Hamilton County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470159000759 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
The Howard School held near 1,501 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 92.2 → 99.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 470159000759 · Chattanooga, TN High · MID · TRAD
1,329 enr · 14.4:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Signal Mountain Middle/High School (1,396 students)
The Howard School held near 1,501 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 92.2 → 99.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
The Howard School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Signal Mountai
Signal Mountain Middle/High School
1,396 students
- This school
The Howard School
1,329 students
- East Hamilton
East Hamilton High School
1,293 students
- Ooltewah High
Ooltewah High School
1,233 students
- East Brainerd
East Brainerd Elementary
1,177 students
- Soddy Daisy Hi
Soddy Daisy High School
1,122 students
What this shows The Howard School reports 1,329 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Howard School compares
The Howard School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,329 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,329
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 43% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
65.6%
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
$14,785
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
113
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.7%
African American 32.0%
Two or More 3.1%
White 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, The Howard School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hamilton County reports $14,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Howard School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signal Mountain Middle/High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Hamilton High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ooltewah High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Brainerd Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Soddy Daisy High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Howard School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 68.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,233
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,177
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,122
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Chattanooga
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
East Ridge High School
Standard public school
867 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Red Bank High School
Standard public school
772 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Brainerd High School
Standard public school
739 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Tyner Academy
Standard public school
632 students 15:1 students per teacher
Stem School Chattanooga
Standard public school
296 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State
Standard public school
141 students 28.2:1 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 (~1,329 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Howard School
How many students attend The Howard School?
The Howard School has 1,329 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chattanooga, TN. CCD year-over-year: 1,485 (2022-23) → 1,501 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Howard School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Howard School is 14.4:1, which is 6% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Howard School?
The largest demographic group at The Howard School is Hispanic or Latino at 63.7% of enrollment, in Chattanooga, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Howard School?
The Howard School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 The Howard School rank among high schools in Chattanooga?
By Resource Investment Index, The Howard School ranks #3 of 8 high schools in Chattanooga, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Chattanooga on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamilton County?
Besides The Howard School, Hamilton County also operates Signal Mountain Middle/High School (1,396 students), East Hamilton High School (1,293 students), and Ooltewah High School (1,233 students). See the Hamilton County district page for the complete list.