Serving 226 students in grades 9-12, Howe High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 226 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 10% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Howe High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Howe High School's student population of 226 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
226 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Howe High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Howe High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#724 out of 1680 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
24%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
16%
20%
Black
n/a
8%
White
53%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)90-94%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Howe High School's ranking?
Howe High School is ranked #724 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Howe High School often compared to?
Howe High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Poteau High School, Cameron High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Howe High School?
The graduation rate of Howe High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Howe High School?
226 students attend Howe High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Howe High School students are White, 24% of students are American Indian, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Howe High School?
Howe High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Howe High School offer ?
Howe High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Howe High School part of?
Howe High School is part of Howe School District.
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