Howe High School is a public high school located in Howe, Texas and classified as a 3A school by the UIL. It is part of the Howe Independent School District located in central Grayson County just south of Sherman. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 363 students in grades 9-12, Howe High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 363 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Howe High School encompasses the entire Howe school district, covering approximately 74.7 square miles in Howe, TX. The average drive to the school is about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 9.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Howe High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Howe High School's student population of 363 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
363 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Educating the Hope of Tomorrow
School Rankings
Howe High School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Howe High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1851 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
26%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
13%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
3%
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
≥95%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bulldog
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Howe High School's ranking?
Howe High School is ranked #1851 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Howe High School?
The graduation rate of Howe High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Howe High School?
363 students attend Howe High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Howe High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Howe High School?
Howe High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Howe High School offer ?
Howe High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Howe High School part of?
Howe High School is part of Howe Independent School District.
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