School Overview
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.
2,011
Total Students
133.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Howell High School
Demographic Student Count
White1,472
Hispanic323
Black82
Asian72
Two or More47
American Indian1
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    1,472 (73.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    323 (16.2 %)
  • Black
    82 (4.1 %)
  • Asian
    72 (3.6 %)
  • Two or More
    47 (2.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.1 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
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: Freehold Regional High School District
Phone: (732)919-2131
Website: http://www.frhsd.com/howell
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 2,011
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 133.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 275
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 40
Grades Taught
Grade 9 492
Grade 10 486
Grade 11 467
Grade 12 522
Ungraded 44

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Howell High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9492
Grade 10486
Grade 11467
Grade 12522
Ungraded44
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Howell High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female1,05152.3%
Male94847.1%
Not Specified120.6%
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