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The Howard School

2500 South Market St
Chattanooga, TN 37408
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,485 students in grades 9-12, The Howard School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,485 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 70% (Btm 50% in TN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
The Howard School's student population of 1,485 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has grown by 48% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,485 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
The Howard School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Howard School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1654 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of The Howard School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
8%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of The Howard School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
9%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of The Howard School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
12%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of The Howard School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of The Howard School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
57%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in The Howard School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
38%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in The Howard School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in The Howard School and the percentage of White public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in The Howard School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in The Howard School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of The Howard School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
70%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of The Howard School and public school graduation rate of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in The Howard School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in The Howard School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Howard School's ranking?
The Howard School is ranked #1654 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are The Howard School often compared to?
The Howard Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hixson High School, Brainerd High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Howard School?
The graduation rate of The Howard School is 70%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend The Howard School?
1,485 students attend The Howard School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of The Howard School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Howard School?
The Howard School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does The Howard School offer ?
The Howard School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is The Howard School part of?
The Howard School is part of Hamilton County School District.
In what neighborhood is The Howard School located?
The Howard School is located in the Mary Walker Towers neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN. There are 1 other public schools located in Mary Walker Towers.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,485 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 70% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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