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Howell High School

Q: Is Howell High School a good school?

Howell High School ranks 184 th of 800 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Q: How many students attend Howell High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,964 students attended Howell High School.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Howell High School?

Students at Howell High School are 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Q: What schools feed into Howell High School?

Howell High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Challenger Elementary School Elementary : Northwest Elementary School Elementary : Parker Middle School Elementary : Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary Elementary : Southwest Elementary School Elementary : Three Fires Elementary Elementary : Voyager Elementary School Middle : Highlander Way Middle School

Public Grades 9-12

184^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 800 Michigan High Schools

Better than 77% of Michigan high schools

Summary

Howell High School is a large public high school in Howell, MI, serving 1,964 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Howell Public Schools district. The school has earned a 4-star rating and ranks in the 77th percentile statewide, with a graduation rate of 94.7% that far exceeds the state average of 84.0%.

One of the most impressive things about Howell High is how well it supports students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. In the most recent school year, this group of students performed in the 76th percentile statewide—nearly matching the performance of the entire student body. That's a remarkable achievement, as many schools struggle to provide equitable outcomes for this demographic. The school also shines in science, with 43.9% of 11th graders proficient on the state M-Step test—beating the state average by nearly 9 points and even surpassing nearby Brighton High School (36.8%). Male students have also shown dramatic improvement, jumping from the 53rd to the 77th percentile in just one year.

While Howell High is a strong choice, it's worth noting some areas for consideration. The school's SAT math proficiency (29.3%) trails both Brighton High School (51.6%) and Hartland High School (38%). Chronic absenteeism has also been creeping upward, from 14.9% to 23.8% over the past few years—though it remains better than the state average. Additionally, class sizes run a bit larger here (21.1 students per teacher) compared to nearby Brighton (19.5) and Hartland (19.0). For families considering their options, Howell High offers a compelling combination of strong graduation rates, excellent science instruction, and a proven track record of supporting students from all backgrounds—making it a solid, well-rounded choice in the competitive Livingston County area.

1,964

Students ?

21.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,740

Per pupil spending ?

18.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1200 W Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843-1913

(517) 540-8300

District: Howell Public Schools

Feeder schools for Howell High School:

Elementary:	Challenger Elementary School
	Northwest Elementary School
	Parker Middle School
	Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary
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	Southwest Elementary School
	Three Fires Elementary
	Voyager Elementary School
Middle:	Highlander Way Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.4%

Hispanic:

5.2%

Two or more races:

2.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 70th percentile in 2016 → 77th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (49% vs 43% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 23% of Michigan high schools

✓95% graduate in 4 years — above the Michigan average (84%)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school49%

District avg48%

Michigan avg43%

184^th of 800

Michigan public high schools ?

Top 23%▲ up 7 pts since 2016

From top 30% (2016) to top 23% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2High Schools in the Howell Public Schools

216^th of 625Howell Public Schools among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	69.7	184 of 800	77.0%	★★★★☆
2025	56.6	307 of 739	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	73.1	157 of 743	78.9%	★★★★☆
2023	59.7	262 of 735	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.0	280 of 531	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	64.7	152 of 561	72.9%	★★★★☆
2019	69.0	192 of 666	71.2%	★★★★☆
2018	71.8	209 of 824	74.6%	★★★★☆
2017	70.3	199 of 835	76.2%	★★★★☆
2016	67.5	256 of 852	70.0%	★★★★☆
2015	70.6	242 of 832	70.9%	★★★★☆
2014	74.6	163 of 799	79.6%	★★★★☆
2013	78.5	143 of 805	82.2%	★★★★☆
2012	82.6	109 of 773	85.9%	★★★★☆
2011	77.6	175 of 784	77.7%	★★★★☆
2010	75.6	190 of 765	75.2%	★★★★☆
2009	78.0	160 of 754	78.8%	★★★★☆
2008	75.9	190 of 750	74.7%	★★★★☆
2007	71.2	234 of 767	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2006	67.4	262 of 705	62.8%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	61.3	212 of 686	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	52.3	289 of 629	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.6	167 of 619	73.0%	★★★★☆
2023	45.1	332 of 611	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	45.4	255 of 416	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	52.7	197 of 462	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.8	213 of 554	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	67.7	206 of 710	71.0%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	64.9	69 of 259	73.4%	★★★★☆
2025	20.8	170 of 203	16.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	80.8	27 of 195	86.2%	★★★★☆
2023	53.9	75 of 190	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	74.5	27 of 83	67.5%	★★★★☆
2021	32.4	48 of 64	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	22.4	150 of 201	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	65.7	172 of 719	76.1%	★★★★☆
2025	52.4	286 of 635	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	76.1	103 of 654	84.3%	★★★★☆
2023	59.3	221 of 614	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	57.4	165 of 369	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	40.1	262 of 417	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	51.1	251 of 532	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	63.4	240 of 755	68.2%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	69.9	157 of 693	77.3%	★★★★☆
2025	50.9	297 of 628	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	71.1	156 of 633	75.4%	★★★★☆
2023	62.1	199 of 611	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.5	234 of 440	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	64.4	133 of 472	71.8%	★★★★☆
2019	68.6	155 of 543	71.5%	★★★★☆
2018	67.4	222 of 707	68.6%	★★★☆☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2024	15.9	2 of 2	0.0%	★★★★☆
2022	50.0	1 of 2	50.0%	★★★★☆
2021	15.9	2 of 2	0.0%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	46.5	94 of 179	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	77.9	25 of 127	80.3%	★★★★☆
2024	45.2	47 of 105	55.2%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	59.4	69 of 220	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	33.1	85 of 125	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	61.4	40 of 130	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	20.0	95 of 116	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	26.5	228 of 315	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	59.5	231 of 671	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	47.1	323 of 639	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	64.7	188 of 638	70.5%	★★★★☆
2023	48.4	308 of 647	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	43.8	288 of 492	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	59.2	165 of 516	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.3	215 of 582	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	62.7	241 of 708	66.0%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2026)77th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)76th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)73rd percentile-4 vs school

Female (2026)69th percentile-8 vs school

Special Education (2026)69th percentile-8 vs school

White (2026)66th percentile-11 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)47th percentile-30 vs school

Military Connected (2024)<1st percentile-79 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts68%+9 vs state

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing62%+10 vs state

Social Studies51%+7 vs state

Science44%+9 vs state

Mathematics36%+4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				PSAT English Language Arts (2026)			PSAT Mathematics (2026)			SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2026)	SAT Mathematics (2026)	M-Step English Language Arts (2026)		M-Step Math (2026)		M-Step Science (2026)		M-Step Social Studies (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT English Language Arts 9th Grade	PSAT English Language Arts 10th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 9th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 10th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Howell High School	Public	9-12	1200 W Grand River Ave	Howell	48843	Livingston County	Howell Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 540-8300	1,964	93	21.1	18.9%	1,776 (90.4%)	10 (0.5%)	102 (5.2%)	19 (1.0%)	8 (0.4%)	5 (0.3%)	44 (2.2%)	69.7	184^th of 800 public high schools	77.0%		56.6	307^th of 739 public high schools	58.5%	123		69.3	65.9		37.2	35.6	62.5	29.3						43.9		50.6	$13,740	$838	$12,902
Innovation Academy	Public, Magnet	9-12	861 E Sibley St	Howell	48843	Livingston County	Howell Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(517) 540-8300	186	8	23.2	50.0%	170 (91.4%)	2 (1.1%)	8 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.2%)	24.2	579^th of 800 public high schools	27.6%		21	576^th of 739 public high schools	22.1%	3			45.8			354.6	26.9	356.9						21.1		31.6	$10,907	$545	$10,362
Fowlerville High School	Public	9-12	700 N Grand Ave	Fowlerville	48836	Livingston County	Fowlerville Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 223-6040	774	43	18.0	24.9%	721 (93.2%)	4 (0.5%)	29 (3.7%)	5 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.7%)	50.3	364^th of 800 public high schools	54.5%		54.1	334^th of 739 public high schools	54.8%	30		63.3	55.7		22.9	27.2	52.4	19.3						31.1		49.1	$14,296	$777	$13,518
Fowlerville Online Learning Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	700 N Grand Ave	Fowlerville	48836	Livingston County	Fowlerville Community Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(517) 223-6040	53	0		50.9%	50 (94.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.9%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.9%)								(n/a)																	$7,290	$717	$6,573
FlexTech High School	Public, Charter	9-12	7707 Conference Center Dr	Brighton	48114	Livingston County	FlexTech High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(810) 844-3366	171	10	17.8	57.9%	138 (80.7%)	29 (17.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	17	632^nd of 800 public high schools	21.0%		19.7	586^th of 739 public high schools	20.7%	46		47.4	41.5		15.8	12.2	17.9	342.1						15.8		18.4	$12,562	$690	$11,872
Charyl Stockwell Academy High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1032 Karl Greimel Dr	Brighton	48116	Livingston County	Charyl Stockwell Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(810) 225-9940	334	21	15.7	18.0%	308 (92.2%)	2 (0.6%)	13 (3.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.7%)	79.8	116^th of 800 public high schools	85.5%		76.6	142^nd of 739 public high schools	80.8%	26		74.7	79.1		44.3	45.3	70.0	27.1						50.7		53.5	$11,388	$207	$11,182
Legacy High School	Public	9-12	9525 E Highland Rd	Howell	48843	Livingston County	Hartland Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	No	(810) 626-2140	62	6	10.3	45.2%	53 (85.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	4 (6.5%)	17.3	626^th of 800 public high schools	21.8%		30.4	506^th of 739 public high schools	31.5%	120							31.3	383.8						2073.3		21.4	$20,231	$481	$19,750
Hartland Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	9525 E Highland Rd	Howell	48843	Livingston County	Hartland Consolidated Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(810) 626-2140	22	0		31.8%	19 (86.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (9.1%)	1 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																	$10,858	$480	$10,377
Brighton High School	Public	9-12	7878 Brighton Rd	Brighton	48116	Livingston County	Brighton Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(810) 299-4100	1,887	97	19.5	9.1%	1,740 (92.2%)	7 (0.4%)	72 (3.8%)	31 (1.6%)	4 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	31 (1.6%)	88.1	64^th of 800 public high schools	92.0%		80.5	105^th of 739 public high schools	85.8%	41		81.6	79.4		65.3	58.2	72.5	51.6						36.8		58.6	$14,087	$587	$13,499
Hartland High School	Public	8-12	10635 Dunham Rd	Hartland	48353	Livingston County	Hartland Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	No	(810) 626-2200	1,610	85	19.0	12.7%	1,504 (93.4%)	7 (0.4%)	56 (3.5%)	7 (0.4%)	7 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (1.7%)	89.9	56^th of 800 public high schools	93.0%		80.7	104^th of 739 public high schools	85.9%	48		77.4	80.8		57.1	52.3	69.6	38.0						63.3		69.3	$12,393	$498	$11,895

Frequently Asked Questions about Howell High School

What district is Howell High School in?

Howell Public Schools

How many students attend Howell High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,964 students attended Howell High School.

What is the racial makeup of Howell High School?

Students at Howell High School are 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Is Howell High School a good school?

Howell High School ranks 184^th of 800 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Howell High School?

Howell High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Challenger Elementary School
Elementary : Northwest Elementary School
Elementary : Parker Middle School
Elementary : Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary
Elementary : Southwest Elementary School
Elementary : Three Fires Elementary
Elementary : Voyager Elementary School
Middle : Highlander Way Middle School

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