Summary:
Howe, Texas is home to a single high school, Howe High School, which serves grades 9 through 12 within the Howe Independent School District (Isd) and has a current enrollment of 363 students.
Howe High School stands out for its strong performance in science and English, consistently exceeding state averages in Biology, English I Reading, and English II Reading. For example, in the 2025-2026 school year, 86.41% of students were proficient in Biology compared to the state average of 70.51%, and 81.48% were proficient in English II Reading versus the state's 59.88%. The school also boasts an excellent graduation rate of 98.7% and a very low dropout rate of 0.5%, with a favorable student-teacher ratio of 10.4:1. Its state ranking has improved steadily over three years, moving from the 72nd percentile to the 76th percentile, earning it a consistent 4-star rating.
However, a significant challenge exists in mathematics, particularly Algebra I, where only 37.84% of students achieved proficiency in 2025-2026, well below the state average of 54.03%. This creates a notable 48.57 percentage point gap between Biology and Algebra I performance. Despite this weakness, the school's high graduation rate suggests it successfully supports students through alternative pathways. To reach a 5-star rating, the clear priority is to improve Algebra I outcomes to match the high standards set by its science and English departments.
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