Sallie B Howard School

www.salliebhowardschool.com

Charter School 1,204 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

The Sallie B. Howard School for the Arts & Education, located in Wilson, North Carolina, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K-12. The school is nationally recognized for its rigorous academic curriculum, which is heavily integrated with the arts. By fostering a culture of high expectations and global citizenship, the institution aims to provide students—particularly those from diverse and underserved backgrounds—with the tools necessary for collegiate success and meaningful participation in society.

Central to the school’s mission is the belief that education should be immersive and transformative. The curriculum emphasizes core subjects while incorporating a strong foundation in visual and performing arts, helping to develop students' critical thinking and creative expression. Known for its strong community atmosphere and emphasis on character development, the Sallie B. Howard School strives to create a supportive learning environment that prepares its graduates to be competitive, creative, and responsible leaders in their future endeavors.

1,204

Total Students

74.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sallie B Howard School
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	434
Black	692
Asian	9
Two or More	40

Black
692 (57.5 %)
Hispanic
434 (36.0 %)
Two or More
40 (3.3 %)
White
29 (2.4 %)
Asian
9 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Sallie B Howard School
Phone:	(252)293-4150
Website:	http://www.salliebhowardschool.com
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,204
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,192
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

Kindergarten 100

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 126

Grade 3 114

Grade 4 149

Grade 5 121

Grade 6 99

Grade 7 104

Grade 8 97

Grade 9 84

Grade 10 60