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#1688 of 1,786 schools in TN
The Howard School
High School · Hamilton County · Chattanooga, TN
A Hamilton County high school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2500 South Market ST, Chattanooga, TN 37408
- Math 8% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 14% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 67.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at The Howard School score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 11% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where The Howard School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,779/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chattanooga), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$91,000
Median home value
$460,000
Median rent
$1,338/mo
College educated
58.6%
Homeownership
32.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37408; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.8private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,241 | Compare → |
| Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence HighCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences UpperEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 6–12 | 1.8 mi | 733 | Compare → |
| Chattanooga Girls Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | 6–12 | 1.9 mi | 337 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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.
Hamilton County
- Schools in district
- 81
- Rank in district
- #75 of 80
- District spending per student
- $14,785NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
The Howard School is listed in Hamilton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Howard School
The Howard School is a public high school in Chattanooga, TN, part of Hamilton County, serving approximately 1,501 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,688 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Howard School
What grades does The Howard School serve?
The Howard School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend The Howard School?
The Howard School has an enrollment of approximately 1,501 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Howard School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Howard School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Howard School rank in TN?
The Howard School ranks #1,688 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is The Howard School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Howard School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at The Howard School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Howard School has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is The Howard School a charter school?
No, The Howard School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is The Howard School a Title I school?
No, The Howard School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,501
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 99
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hamilton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.8%
- Phone
- (423) 498-6850
- 4-Year Graduation
- 67.0%
- Area population (ZIP 37408)
- 3,029
- Area median age
- 31.8
Official sources & links
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 37408; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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