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#164 of 433 private schools in GA
Top 38% of private schools
The Howard School
High School · Atlanta, GA
A private high school in Atlanta, GA serving grades 8th – 12th.
1192 FOSTER ST NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
- 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in GA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in GA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where The Howard School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,222
Median home value
$395,100
Median rent
$1,702/mo
College educated
54.3%
Homeownership
41.9%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30318; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dar-un-noor Atlanta Science AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 84 | Compare → |
| Bright Futures AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | 5–12 | 1.9 mi | 67 | Compare → |
| Booker T. Washington High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 859 | Compare → |
| Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 508 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
The Howard School is listed in Atlanta, GA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Howard School
The Howard School is a private high school in Atlanta, GA, serving approximately 345 students in grades 8th-12th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #164 of 433 private schools in GA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Howard School
What grades does The Howard School serve?
The Howard School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend The Howard School?
The Howard School has an enrollment of approximately 345 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Howard School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Howard School is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Howard School rank in GA?
The Howard School ranks #164 of 433 private schools in GA.
What is The Howard School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Howard School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Howard School a private school?
Yes, The Howard School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is The Howard School a religious school?
No, The Howard School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 345
- Gender Split
- 66% M / 34% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 169 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Fulton County
- Phone
- (404) 377-7436
- Area population (ZIP 30318)
- 58,651
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 31.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30318; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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