Enrollment
219
High
DISTRICT 333 · STATE 443
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HOWE·NCES 401512000709
Howe High School
21444 E N Railroad Street, Howe, OK 74940 · (918) 658-3368 · Le Flore County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL219 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
17.4:1
13 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.8:1 · STATE 15.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
57%
124 students
DISTRICT 61% · STATE 68%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 52 | 24% |
| Grade 10 | 43 | 20% |
| Grade 11 | 68 | 31% |
| Grade 12 | 56 | 26% |
Student demographics
56%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 57% · STATE 73% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within HOWE. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Howe High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howe High School this school | 219 | 56.6% | N/A |
| Lexington High School Lexington | 315 | 58.4% | N/A |
| Stroud High School Stroud | 244 | 54.5% | N/A |
| Kellyville High School Kellyville | 258 | 59.3% | N/A |
| Morrison High School Morrison | 188 | 58.5% | N/A |
| Walters High School Walters | 197 | 58.4% | N/A |
Matched among Oklahoma high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Howe High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Oklahoma | In Le Flore County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 219 | #204 of 467 | #5 of 13 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.4:1 | #135 of 220 | #5 of 6 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 56.0% | #171 of 220 | #6 of 6 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 56.6% | #197 of 323 | #7 of 10 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +1.9% | #106 of 120 | N/A |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
219
+5 (+2%) vs 2020
+119% since 1990-91, when it was 100
Student : Teacher
17.4:1
was 15.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 219 | 12.6 | 17.4:1 | 57% (124) |
| 2023-24 | 217 | 13.4 | 16.2:1 | 63% (137) |
| 2022-23 | 226 | 13.7 | 16.5:1 | 45% (102) |
| 2020-21 | 214 | 14 | 15.3:1 | 51% (109) |
| 2017-18 | 215 | 12.8 | 16.8:1 | 99% (212) |
| 2015-16 | 194 | 10 | 19.4:1 | 69% (133) |
| 2010-11 | 136 | 12 | 11.3:1 | 67% (91) |
| 2000-01 | 103 | 10 | 10.3:1 | 72% (74) |
| 1990-91 | 100 | 7 | 14.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Howe High School.
Since 2017-18: students up 2% (215 to 219); teachers down 2% (12.8 to 12.6).
About Howe High School
Howe High School is a small high school in Oklahoma, with an address in Howe. The grade span is 9 through 12, and enrollment is 219 students. An average school in this group (high schools in Oklahoma) has about 443 students.
The district, HOWE, operates 2 schools serving 666 students.
Howe High School's enrollment is 62% White. Enrollment also includes 19% Native American, 12% Hispanic, and 6% multiracial. Among people living in Le Flore County, the White share is about 70%. Howe High School has a diversity index of 56%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Its teaching staff equals 12.6 full-time positions, a ratio of 17.4:1. That ratio is over the 15.4:1 average for high schools in Oklahoma. Around 57% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. The gap from the 70% average for public schools in Le Flore County is 13 points.
According to the American Community Survey, in Le Flore County, median household income is about $51,565, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 15%, and about 15% of people live in poverty. Howe High School is one of 38 public schools in Le Flore County, which together enroll about 8,938 students.
The shortest distance from Howe High School to another public school is less than a tenth of a mile, to Howe Elementary School. The ten-mile area around Howe High School holds at least 8 other public schools.
For locale, NCES codes Howe High School as Rural: Distant.
Enrollment at Howe High School was 214 in 2020-21 and 219 in 2024-25, a change of less than 3%. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 15.3:1 to 17.4:1.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at Howe High School. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Le Flore County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
49,053
Census ACS
Median income
$51,565
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
15%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
38
8,938 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other Howe High schools
One other US public school is named Howe High. Howe High School is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Howe High SchoolHOWE, TX · 363 students
Nearby schools
- Howe Elementary School0.0 mi · 447
- Wister High School5.1 mi · 155
- Wister Elementary School5.1 mi · 325
- Heavener High School5.2 mi · 300
- Heavener Elementary School5.2 mi · 542
- Pansy Kidd Middle School6.8 mi · 288
Frequently asked questions
About Howe High SchoolHow many students attend Howe High School?
Howe High School enrolls approximately 219 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Howe High School serve?
Howe High School serves grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Howe High School have?
Howe High School employs 13 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.4:1.
What is the student diversity at Howe High School?
Student demographics at Howe High School are roughly 62% White, 12% Hispanic, 0% Black, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees Howe High School?
Howe High School is overseen by HOWE in Le Flore County.
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