Howell High School (Howell, Michigan)

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Howell High School
Address
Map
1200 West Grand River Avenue

Howell
,
Michigan
48843

United States
Coordinates42°36′53″N 83°57′05″W / 42.61472°N 83.95139°W / 42.61472; -83.95139
Information
TypePublic high school
School districtHowell Public School District
SuperintendentErin J. MacGregor[2]
PrincipalJason Schrock[2]
Teaching staff95.92 (on an FTE basis)[1]
Grades9-12[1]
Enrollment2,024 (2022-23)[1]
Student to teacher ratio21.10[1]
Campus typeSuburb
Color(s)  Green
  Vegas gold[2]
AthleticsMHSAA Class A
Athletics conferenceKensington Lakes Activities Association[2]
NicknameHighlanders[2]
RivalsBrighton High School
NewspaperThe Main Four
YearbookThe Torch
Websitehowellhighschool.ss12.sharpschool.com/home

Howell High School (HHS) is a coed public secondary school in Howell, Michigan, United States. The school serves 2,024 students grades 9-12 for the Howell Public School District.

Academics[edit]

28% of students at HHS participate in Advanced Placement courses, with 18% of students passing at least one AP exam. Accord to state testing, proficiency in Mathematics is 35%, and Reading 59%. The graduation rate is 90%.[3]

AP Classes offered at HHS include: AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Statistics, AP Computer Science, AP Computer Science Principles, AP Art and Design, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature, AP Environmental Science, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics 1, AP Physics C: Mechanics, AP United States History, AP Economics, AP Psychology, AP Comparative Government, and AP United States Government.[4]

Demographics[edit]

The demographic breakdown of the 2,200 students enrolled for 2018-19 was:

  • Male - 50.4%
  • Female - 49.6%
  • Native American/Alaskan - 0.6%
  • Asian - 1.2%
  • Black - 0.6%
  • Hispanic - 3.9%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific islanders - 0.3%
  • White - 92%
  • Multiracial - 1.7%

17.8% of the students were eligible for free or reduced-cost lunch.[1]

Athletics[edit]

Howell High School's Highlanders compete in the Kensington Lakes Activity Association. School colors are green and Vegas gold. The following Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) sanctioned sports are offered:[2]

  • Baseball (boys)
  • Basketball (girls and boys)
  • Bowling (girls and boys)
  • Competitive cheerleading (girls)
  • Cross country (girls and boys)
    • Boys state champion - 1959, 1960[5]
  • Football (boys)
  • Golf (girls and boys)
  • Gymnastics (girls)
  • Ice hockey (boys)
  • Lacrosse (boys)
  • Pompon (girls)
  • Skiing (girls and boys)
  • Soccer (girls and boys)
  • Softball (girls)
  • Swim and dive (girls and boys)
  • Tennis (girls and boys)
  • Track and field (girls and boys)
  • Volleyball (girls)
  • Wrestling (boys)

Notable alumni[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Howell High School". nces.ed.gov. US Department of Education. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "MHSAA > Schools". www.mhsaa.com. Retrieved August 28, 2020.
  3. ^ "Howell High School". usnews. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
  4. ^ "Academics". howellhighschool.ss12.sharpschool.com. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
  5. ^ "Team Champions | Boys Cross Country | MHSAA Sports". www.mhsaa.com. Michigan High School Athletic Association. Retrieved August 28, 2020.
  6. ^ "Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress - Retro Member details". bioguideretro.congress.gov. Retrieved August 28, 2020.

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