The Howard School

2500 South Market ST
Chattanooga, TN 37408

howard.hcde.org/

1,485 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Howard School, located in the historic Southside district of Chattanooga, Tennessee, is a cornerstone of the Hamilton County School District with a long-standing legacy in the community. Serving a diverse student body in grades 9–12, the school is known for its rich cultural heritage and its commitment to providing comprehensive academic and extracurricular opportunities. Howard prides itself on fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes student achievement, personal growth, and community engagement, striving to prepare its students for life beyond graduation through rigorous instruction and various support services.

Beyond its core curriculum, The Howard School is particularly noted for its focus on career and technical education (CTE) and its spirited athletic tradition. The school provides students with pathways to explore professional interests, ranging from modern technology to vocational trades, ensuring that learners are equipped with practical skills for the workforce or higher education. As a centerpiece of the Chattanooga urban core, Howard continues to evolve, balancing its historic roots with modern educational initiatives to meet the needs of contemporary students.

1,485

Total Students

92.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for The Howard School
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	853
Black	563
Asian	1
Two or More	45
American Indian	1

Hispanic
853 (57.4 %)
Black
563 (37.9 %)
Two or More
45 (3.0 %)
White
22 (1.5 %)
Asian
1 (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:	Yes
District:	Hamilton County
Phone:	(423)498-6850
Website:	http://howard.hcde.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,485
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	92.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 9 412

Grade 10 459

Grade 11 336

Grade 12 278

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for The Howard School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	412
Grade 10	459
Grade 11	336
Grade 12	278

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for The Howard School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	661	44.5%
Male	824	55.5%

High School 9th - 12th

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1,368 Students

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High School 6th - 12th