Howard High School

schools.bibb.k12.ga.us/howardhs

1,076 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Howard High School, located on Forsyth Road in Macon, Georgia, is a public secondary institution serving the Bibb County School District. Opened in 2008, the school is known for its modern facilities and a commitment to academic excellence within a diverse student population. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes standard graduation tracks, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and various extracurricular programs, including athletics, arts, and career-oriented clubs designed to foster student engagement and personal growth.

Beyond its academic offerings, Howard High School emphasizes a community-centered environment that focuses on preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves higher education or entering the workforce. The school maintains a strong presence within the Macon community, utilizing its resources and athletic programs to build school spirit and pride. For current information regarding academic calendars, school policies, or specific extracurricular opportunities, students and parents can visit the official school website hosted by the Bibb County School District.

1,076

Total Students

70.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Howard High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	158
Hispanic	73
Black	759
Asian	40
Two or More	46

Black
759 (70.5 %)
White
158 (14.7 %)
Hispanic
73 (6.8 %)
Two or More
46 (4.3 %)
Asian
40 (3.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bibb County
Phone:	(478)779-7852
Website:	http://schools.bibb.k12.ga.us/howardhs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,076
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	559
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 378

Grade 10 293

Grade 11 206

Grade 12 199