Serving 75 students in grades 2-12, Howard School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 2-12
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Howard School's student population of 75 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
75 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1902
School Calendar
Campus Size
40 acres
School Motto
We guide children and families home to experience God’s love by following the teachings of Christ.
School Rankings
Howard School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Howard School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1132 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
13:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
11%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
51%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
<50%
82.6%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)64%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
61%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Howard School's ranking?
Howard School is ranked #1132 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Howard School?
The graduation rate of Howard School is 50%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 82.6%.
How many students attend Howard School?
75 students attend Howard School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Howard School students are Black, 44% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Howard School?
Howard School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Howard School offer ?
Howard School offers enrollment in grades 2-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Howard School part of?
Howard School is part of Howard School District.
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