For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,234 students in Howell, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Howell, MI are Pathway School, Hartland Virtual Academy and Legacy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howell, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Howell have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Howell, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Howell High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Howell, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pathway School
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1429 W Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 546-6240
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 546-6240
Grades: PK-12
| 55 students
Rank: #22.
Hartland Virtual Academy
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9525 E Highland Rd
Howell, MI 48843
(810) 626-2140
Howell, MI 48843
(810) 626-2140
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Rank: #33.
Legacy High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9525 E Highland Rd
Howell, MI 48843
(810) 626-2140
Howell, MI 48843
(810) 626-2140
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Rank: #44.
Howell High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 W Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 540-8300
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 540-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,919 students
Rank: #55.
Innovation Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
861 E Sibley St
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 540-8300
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 540-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 184 students
Howell, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adult Transition Building (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
1403 West Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 546-5550
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 546-5550
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1425 West Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 546-5550
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 546-5550
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Howell Community Education (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1400 W. Grand River
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6280
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6280
Grades: Inquire with school
| 93 students
Little Highlanders Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
861 E Sibley St
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 234-6477
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 234-6477
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1425 West Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 546-5550
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 546-5550
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
400 Wright Rd.
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6206
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6206
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Renaissance Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1413 West Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 540-6760
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 540-6760
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
861 East Sibley St
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6283
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6283
Grades: K-5
| 354 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Howell, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Howell, MI include Pathway School, Hartland Virtual Academy and Legacy High School.
How many public high schools are located in Howell?
5 public high schools are located in Howell.
What is the racial composition of students in Howell?
Howell public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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