Howell High School

Howell High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
405 Squankum Yellowbrook Rd,  Farmingdale, NJ
Freehold Regional High School District
4.0
4.5
1,905 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Jeremy Braverman
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
29%
Reading Proficiency
56%
Average GPA
3.7
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.7
Reading Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
29%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
130
Full Time Teachers
130
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
600
Verbal
600
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
26
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
28
AP Pass Rate
60.8%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
298:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.3%
Male
47.1%
White
73.2%
Hispanic
16.1%
Black
4.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.6%
Two or more races
2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 438 Students
The College of New Jersey 323 Students
Stockton University 243 Students
Rowan University 240 Students
Monmouth University 219 Students
Montclair State University 212 Students
University of Delaware 211 Students
Penn State 192 Students
New York University 183 Students
Brookdale Community College 178 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 199 Students
Business 189 Students
Biology 125 Students
Nursing 92 Students
Computer Science 85 Students
Finance 67 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 66 Students
Marketing 65 Students
Political Science and Government 65 Students
Communications 65 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 394 Reviews
1.0 Senior
3/22/2025
School was not great experience for me. Too many bullied and staff didn't do anything to prevent issues.
4.0 Senior
11/29/2024
The school is so passionate about their students, I've learned so many great things at hhs and I've been apart of many projects that have improved my artistic skills and my overall character. I've been bullied a lot but the teachers are always there to lend a helping hand.
5.0 Sophomore
9/11/2024
High school can be a difficult change, but at Howell High School, they mause it as easy as possible!! There will be people Hi who tear you down wherever you go, but at Howell, there are so many kind people!!
GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/23/2019
Excellent, prepared me for my next chapter in life
5.0 student
8/19/2017
very good i love this school go howell rebels
5.0 other
10/26/2014
I am a student right now here and honestly I wouldn't wish to be anywhere else. Our school spirit is great, we always support each other when a student is in need. The teachers are AMAZING, I don't know where I would be today without some of my teachers, they really guide you and help you through wh...
4.0 student
10/8/2014
howell high is a great school to be in. i just wish that some of the extra curricular activities would recieve some more of the credit they deserve

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Howell High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Farmingdale, NJ and is served by the Freehold Regional High School District in New Jersey. The school has a total enrollment of 1,905 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 29% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 56% are proficient in reading. Howell High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.7, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $881,428. Discover additional schools in the area, like Calvary Academy, Farmingdale Elementary School, Howell Middle School North, and more. Learn more about what Farmingdale has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Howell High School.

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