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Howell Public Schools

Michigan · Public School District
10
Schools
6,868
Students
$14,536
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
30.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-21pp vs nat'l
93.2%
Graduation Rate
+6.7pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Howell Public Schools is a public school district in Michigan serving 6,868 students across 10 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.2% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,536 is near the national average for a US public school district. 31% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Challenger Elementary SchoolKG–05486
Northwest Elementary SchoolPK–05434
Ruahmah J Hutchings ElementaryPK–05468
Southwest Elementary SchoolPK–05551
Three Fires ElementaryKG–05670
Voyager Elementary SchoolPK–05566
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Highlander Way Middle School06–08744
Parker Middle School06–08741
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Howell High School09–122,024
Innovation Academy09–12184
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,536Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
55%
38%
State
54.8%
Local (property tax)
38.1%
Federal
7.1%

Funding is shared between state (55%) and local sources (38%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
6,868
Students
31%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.2%
Opportunity Score47/100
StateMichigan →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.2% graduation rate — 6.7 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Howell Public Schools?
Howell Public Schools has 10 public schools, serving a total of 6,868 students.
What is the graduation rate for Howell Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 93.2%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Howell Public Schools spend per student?
Howell Public Schools spends $14,536 per pupil — 1% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Howell Public Schools?
31% of students in Howell Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Howell Public Schools?
No, Howell Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Howell Public Schools serve?
Howell Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Howell Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Howell Public Schools is 47/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.