HOWARD MIDDLE SCHOOL
Howard Middle School, located in the heart of downtown Orlando, is a public magnet school within the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) district. It is highly regarded for its specialized **Academy of the Arts** program, which integrates rigorous academic study with an intensive focus on visual and performing arts, including dance, theater, band, orchestra, and digital media. The school’s central location and proximity to downtown cultural venues allow students unique opportunities to engage with the local arts community, fostering a creative environment that distinguishes it from traditional middle schools in the area.
Beyond its arts-focused curriculum, Howard Middle maintains a strong commitment to academic excellence and student development. The school serves a diverse student body and offers a wide array of extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports to encourage well-rounded growth. By balancing a challenging core curriculum with elective pathways, Howard Middle aims to prepare its students for the rigors of high school while nurturing their specific talents, making it a popular choice for families seeking an specialized educational experience within the Orlando urban core.
ORLANDO, FL 32801-2020
(407) 245-1780
http://howardms.ocps.net/
HOWARD MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ORLANDO, FL with about 1,036 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- ORANGE
- Total Students:
- 1,036
- Teachers:
- 56
- 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
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- 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 1,036 students
- White
- 44.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 29.7%
- Black or African American
- 19.6%
- Two or more races
- 3.5%
- Asian
- 2.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Female
- 59.4%
- Male
- 40.6%
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.