Howe High School is a secondary school located in the rural town of Howe, Oklahoma. The school educates students in 9th–12th grades. The mascot of Howe High School is the lion. As of 2017, the school principal is Dennis Shoup. In 2004, their girls basketball team won the Class A state championship.
Serving 219 students in grades 9-12, Howe High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 219 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 20% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Howe HS's attendance zone encompasses the entire Howe school district in Howe, OK, covering approximately 31.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive to the school of 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.6 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Howe High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Howe High School's student population of 219 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
219 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Howe High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Howe High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#908 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
19%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
8%
White
62%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
81.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.1%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
12%
8%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Howe High School's ranking?
Howe High School is ranked #908 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Howe High School often compared to?
Howe High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Poteau High School, Cameron High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Howe High School?
The graduation rate of Howe High School is 90%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 81.2%.
How many students attend Howe High School?
219 students attend Howe High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Howe High School students are White, 19% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Howe High School?
Howe High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Howe High School offer ?
Howe High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Howe High School part of?
Howe High School is part of Howe School District.
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