Highlander Way Middle School

www.howellschools.com

744 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Highlander Way Middle School, located in Howell, Michigan, is a key component of the Howell Public Schools district. Serving students in the middle grades, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development necessary for early adolescence. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for the transition to high school by offering a comprehensive range of core subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities that cater to diverse student interests and learning styles.

Beyond the classroom, Highlander Way Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and character development. The school encourages active parental involvement and works to build a supportive culture where students are challenged to reach their full potential. With its location in the heart of Howell, the school serves as a central hub for local families, striving to maintain high standards of excellence while preparing its student body to be productive, responsible citizens in the wider community.

744

Total Students

40.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highlander Way Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	676
Hispanic	37
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	18
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	4

White
676 (90.9 %)
Hispanic
37 (5.0 %)
Two or More
18 (2.4 %)
American Indian
5 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.5 %)
Asian
3 (0.4 %)
Black
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Howell Public Schools
Phone:	(517)540-8270
Website:	http://www.howellschools.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	744
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	159
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 6 246

Grade 7 261

Grade 8 237