HOWELL HIGH SCHOOL
Howell High School is a public high school that is part of the Freehold Regional High School District school district, located in FARMINGDALE, NJ with about 2,118 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 139 teachers, Howell High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Howell High School, located in Farmingdale, New Jersey, is one of the six schools within the Freehold Regional High School District. Serving a diverse student body from the local Howell Township area, the school is well-regarded for its comprehensive academic curriculum and its commitment to fostering both intellectual and personal growth. The campus offers a wide variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and extracurricular activities, ranging from competitive athletics and performing arts to specialized clubs, designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the workforce.
In addition to its traditional core curriculum, Howell High School is home to the Fine and Performing Arts Academy, a prestigious magnet program that draws talented students from across the district. This specialized academy provides students with intensive training in areas such as dance, acting, and musical theater, often integrating these disciplines with their standard academic requirements. With a strong emphasis on community involvement and school spirit, Howell High School maintains a vibrant campus culture that seeks to balance rigorous scholastic expectations with meaningful student engagement.
For more information, contact Howell High School at (732) 919-2131 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
FARMINGDALE, NJ 07727-3756
(732) 919-2131
HOWELL HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in FARMINGDALE, NJ with about 2,118 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Freehold Regional High School District
- Total Students:
- 2,118
- Teachers:
- 139
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 2,118 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HOWELL HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 83.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.9%
- Black or African American
- 3.6%
- Asian
- 3.4%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 54.4%
- Male
- 45.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.