Howard School

904 Deville Lane
Ruston, LA 71270
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Bottom 50%
Serving 125 students in grades 2-12, Howard School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 42:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 2-12
  • Enrollment: 125 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 42:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50% in LA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Howard School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

School Overview

Howard School's student population of 125 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
Total Students
125 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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School Rankings

Howard School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Howard School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#1128 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
32%
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15-19%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Howard School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
42:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
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Black
43%
41%
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White
48%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Howard School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≤20%
83%
This chart displays graduation rate of Howard School and public school graduation rate of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Howard School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Howard School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Howard School's ranking?
Howard School is ranked #1128 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Howard School?
The graduation rate of Howard School is 20%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Howard School?
125 students attend Howard School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Howard School students are White, 43% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Howard School?
Howard School has a student ration of 42:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Howard School offer ?
Howard School offers enrollment in grades 2-12
What school district is Howard School part of?
Howard School is part of Howard School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 2-12
  • Enrollment: 125 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 42:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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