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.
The Howard School
Private Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade K-12
1192 Foster St NW,
Atlanta, GA
School Details
Students
294
Head of School
Marifred Cilella
Student Teacher Ratio
3:1
Average ACT Score
25
Average GPA
3.65
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$47,600
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.65
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
3:1
Teachers
120
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Full Time Teachers
110
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Part Time Teachers
10
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College Prep
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Average ACT
25
Math
21
English
25
Reading
29
Science
25
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Four-Year Matriculation Rate
80%
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
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Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
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GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
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Female
56.8%
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Male
43.2%
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White
72.8%
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Black
15.1%
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Two or more races
4.7%
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Hispanic
4%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
3%
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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
8 Students
Georgia State University
8 Students
Kennesaw State University
7 Students
Georgia College & State University
7 Students
Auburn University
6 Students
College of Charleston
6 Students
Oglethorpe University
6 Students
Georgia Southern University
5 Students
Berry College
5 Students
Savannah College of Art and Design
4 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
5 Students
Political Science and Government
5 Students
Communications
4 Students
Film and Video Studies
4 Students
History
3 Students
Computer Science
2 Students
Economics
2 Students
Computer Software Engineering
2 Students
Drama and Theatre Production
2 Students
Art History
2 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
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.
2/22/2020
They helped with the additional needs I needed but really didn't get the college readiness piece perfect.
GreatSchools Reviews
5/29/2026
The Howard School has been transformative for our family. From admissions to the classroom and beyond, the staff took the time to understand our child's unique needs and provide the support he needed to succeed, and we have been astounded by his growth.I appreciate THS's commitment to partnership an...
5/27/2026
Our son attends The Howard School and has been there for three years. We absolutely love it. He has dyslexia and a language processing disability, and we truly couldn’t have imagined a better place for him. He is flourishing emotionally, socially, and academically. It’s been a wonderful experience f...
5/18/2026
The Howard School has been life changing for our son. We are amazed by the progress that he has made in only one year of attending. The teachers and staff are all so wonderful and understanding. It truly feels like we are all one the same team, working together to ensure what is best for him. I cann...
3/30/2026
Howard is a great place for students struggling. Staff is nice as long as you are to them and are there to help with anything needed. Only downsides are that some teachers take forever (can be over a month) to grade work and in comparison to other school, you will be about a grade behind learning wi...
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Additional Schools in the Area
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- 9th to 12th
- Private
- 9th to 12th
- Private
- 5th to 11th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Centennial Olympic Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Community Center
Robert W. Woodruff Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Events
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The Howard School is a private school for students in grades K-12 located at 1192 Foster St NW in Atlanta, GA. Annual tuition is $47,600. The school has a total enrollment of 294 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 3:1. The average GPA is 3.65, the graduation rate is 100%, and the average ACT score is 25. The average home value in this area is $319,179. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School, The New School, St Nicholas Orthodox Academy, and more. Learn more about what Atlanta has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near The Howard School.