Serving 1,501 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 15:1 is equal to 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 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,501 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: 70% (Btm 50% in TN)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 9% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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?
1,501 students attend The Howard School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of The Howard School students are Hispanic, 33% 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 15:1, which is equal to 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?
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 (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,501 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: 70% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 9% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
