Howard Street Charter

www.howardstreet.org/

Charter School 188 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Howard Street Charter School, located in Salem, Oregon, is a specialized public charter school serving students in grades 6 through 8. It operates with a unique pedagogical focus that emphasizes small class sizes, interdisciplinary learning, and a community-centered environment. Unlike traditional middle schools, Howard Street is designed to foster close relationships between students and faculty, creating a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of early adolescents.

The school’s curriculum is distinguished by its "thematic" approach, where subjects are often integrated to help students see the connections between different disciplines. By blending arts, humanities, and sciences through project-based learning, the school encourages students to become critical thinkers and active participants in their education. With its emphasis on parent involvement and a shared sense of mission, Howard Street Charter acts as a tight-knit learning community that offers a distinct alternative to the conventional middle school experience in the Salem-Keizer area.

188

Total Students

1.0

Full-Time Teachers

188.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Howard Street Charter
Demographic	Student Count
White	130
Hispanic	36
Black	2
Asian	3
Two or More	15

White
130 (69.9 %)
Hispanic
36 (19.4 %)
Two or More
15 (8.1 %)
Asian
3 (1.6 %)
Black
2 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Salem-Keizer SD 24J
Phone:	(503)399-3408
Website:	http://www.howardstreet.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	188
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	188.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	35
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 64

Grade 7 62

Grade 8 62

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Howard Street Charter
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	64
Grade 7	62
Grade 8	62

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Howard Street Charter
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	106	56.4%
Male	80	42.6%
Not Specified	2	1%

Middle School 6th - 8th