The Howard School

The Howard School

Private Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
1192 Foster St NW,  Atlanta, GA
4.7
4.2
Established in 1950, The Howard School offers roughly 250 students an education from K-12 that promises to help them discover the joy of learning. Bringing a non-traditional approach, the school aims to celebrate each learner’s strengths by providing a program that targets language-based learning disabilities. With its student-run conferences, a focus on life skills like time management and organization, and innovative classes such as American Sign Language, The Howard School prepares its students for a lifetime of opportunity and empowerment. Traditional disciplines, as well as national and state education standards, still have a place here. Interdisciplinary teaching teams collaborate in an effort to bring a well-rounded curriculum to all students, with the ultimate purpose of fostering critical thinkers who are advocates for their own learning process. Although it is nestled within the Upper Westside neighborhood, The Howard School serves the greater Atlanta area, as it is a private institution and the only one of its kind within the city. The campus is situated on 16 acres of woodlands overlooking the historic Howell’s Mill. Just around the corner on Howell Mill Road, you will find many notable eateries fit for an after-school treat.

School Details

Students
294
Head of School
Marifred Cilella
Student Teacher Ratio
3:1
Average ACT Score
26
Average GPA
3.65
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$43,810

Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
3:1
Teachers
120
Full Time Teachers
110
Part Time Teachers
10
College Prep
Average ACT
26
Math
21
English
26
Reading
29
Science
26
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
80%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
56.8%
Male
43.2%
White
72.8%
Black
15.1%
Two or more races
4.7%
Hispanic
4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Special Education Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Georgia 10 Students
Georgia State University 10 Students
Georgia College & State University 9 Students
College of Charleston 8 Students
Auburn University 5 Students
Oglethorpe University 5 Students
Georgia Southern University 4 Students
Berry College 4 Students
Savannah College of Art and Design 4 Students
Lynn University 4 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 4 Students
Political Science and Government 4 Students
Communications 3 Students
History 3 Students
Historic Preservation and Conservation 3 Students
Engineering 2 Students
Film and Video Studies 2 Students
Computer Software Engineering 2 Students
Drama and Theatre Production 2 Students
Art History 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.7 6 Reviews
5.0 Junior
6/12/2022
I love this school. I have a lot of learning disabilities and they help a lot. I won't go anywhere else. Sports are mostly fun teachers are awesome not much Homework but does get a bit harder in high school during the day but that means you won't get too much homework. I got here in 6th grade and it was super Easley and so was 7th grade. 8th grade was a little hard because they were trying to prepare us for high school. Freshman year was surprisingly pretty easy and first semester of sophomore year wasn't that much harder but the second semester was really tough. I hope honor year is better next year.
5.0 Freshman
9/28/2020
I love it here. I have ADHD and I started in 6th grade halfway through. TEACHERS ARE AMAZING. The sports are not run greatly. They can get boring and they work us too hard. I think we need no HW. Not a lot.
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4.2 39 Reviews
1.0 teacher
8/1/2024
I would not recommend you send your child here if you are interested in education.It was once a great school but in the past 2 years it has collapsed due to a lack of leadership and accountability. The school pushes an agenda that you may or may not like. Even as a "neutral" in all things; I have se...
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2.0 student
11/15/2023
The wifi is so bad because they use a signal blocker and limit our phone usage. One day I had to call somebody about a job opportunity and because of the blocker, I wasn't able to get the job.
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5.0 parent
11/15/2023
This is an exceptional school for children with a variety of language based learning differences to experience success. You will see your child’s anxiety ease and their confidence increase. They are celebrated for learning differently, not alienated.
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5.0 parent
10/26/2023
An amazing school equipped with the necessary resources to support these special kids. These students receive tailored instruction and access to assistive technology, which initially attracted us to this institution. This school isn't exclusively for students with dyslexia; it embraces all learners...
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