Howell Public Schools School District

411 North Highlander Way
Howell, MI 48843-1021
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Howell Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,910 students in Howell Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Howell Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
10 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
6,910 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
354 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

District Rank

Howell Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MI)
#196 out of 855 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Howell Public Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
41%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Howell Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
52%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Howell Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
89%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Howell Public Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.55
# American Indian Students
19 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
70 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
317 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
37 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
6,268 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
91%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
30 Students
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
169 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
640
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
472
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
511
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
525
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
516
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
499
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
489
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
465
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
510
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
540
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
530
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
590
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
623
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,504 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,159 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$100 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart display total revenue of Howell Public Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$98 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart display total spending of Howell Public Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,504
$18,267
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Howell Public Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,159
$17,461
This chart display average spending per public school student in Howell Public Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Howell Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwest Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1233 Bower St
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6297
Grades: PK-5
| 436 students
Rank: #22.
Voyager Elementary School
Math: 55% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1450 Byron Rd
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 552-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 526 students
Rank: #33.
Highlander Way Middle School
Math: 37% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
511 North Highlander Way
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6252
Grades: 6-8
| 755 students
Rank: #44.
Southwest Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
915 Gay St
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6288
Grades: K-5
| 567 students
Rank: #55.
Howell High School
Math: 36% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1200 West Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 540-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,102 students
Rank: #66.
Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3503 Bigelow Rd
Howell, MI 48855
(517) 548-1127
Grades: PK-5
| 504 students
Rank: #77.
Parker Middle School
Math: 38% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Wright Rd
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 552-4600
Grades: 6-8
| 709 students
Rank: #88.
Challenger Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1066 West Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6375
Grades: K-5
| 478 students
Rank: #99.
Three Fires Elementary School
Math: 40% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4125 Crooked Lake Road
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6387
Grades: K-5
| 652 students
Rank: #1010.
Innovation Academy
Magnet School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
861 E Sibley St
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 540-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 181 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Howell Public Schools School District?
Howell Public Schools School District manages 10 public schools serving 6,910 students.
What is the rank of Howell Public Schools School District?
Howell Public Schools School District is ranked #192 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Howell Public Schools School District?
91% of Howell Public Schools School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Howell Public Schools School District?
Howell Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Howell Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,159 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,910 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 89% (Top 30% in MI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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