Serving 696 students in grades 9-12, Howland High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 696 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 68% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Howland High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Warren, OH, encompassing approximately 18.7 square miles. Typically, it takes 5-10 minutes to drive to the school from various points within the zone, with an average distance of 2.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Howland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Howland High School's student population of 696 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
696 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1949
School Rankings
Howland High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Howland High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1044 out of 3181 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
5%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Black
3%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
84%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
96%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.2%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Orange
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Howland High School's ranking?
Howland High School is ranked #1044 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Howland High School often compared to?
Howland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeview High School, Champion High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Howland High School?
The graduation rate of Howland High School is 96%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Howland High School?
696 students attend Howland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Howland High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Howland High School?
Howland High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Howland High School offer ?
Howland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Howland High School part of?
Howland High School is part of Howland Local School District.
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