Howell High School vs. Brighton High School
Should I attend Howell High School or Brighton High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Howell High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Brighton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 2,102 students in grades 9-12, Howell High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is equal to the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 1,963 students in grades 9-12, Brighton High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,102 students
1,963 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
103 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1030 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#228 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
75%
Graduation Rate
90%
98%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
523
489
Grade 10 Students
503
493
Grade 11 Students
545
477
Grade 12 Students
531
504
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
5%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
91%
91%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%