Howard High School

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Howard High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
6400 Forsyth Rd,  Macon, GA
Bibb County Schools
3.8
4.0
1,145 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Shannon Norfleet
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
25%
Average GPA
3.32
Graduation Rate
88%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.32
Reading Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
73
Full Time Teachers
73
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
520
Verbal
540
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
23
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
30
AP Pass Rate
29.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

3
Test Scores
3
Equity
6
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
302:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.2%
Female
47.8%
Black
72%
White
10.9%
Hispanic
7.2%
Two or more races
5.3%
Asian
4.4%

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.
Georgia State University 336 Students
University of Georgia 282 Students
Georgia Southern University 240 Students
Mercer University 237 Students
Kennesaw State University 216 Students
Columbus State University 156 Students
Emory University 152 Students
Savannah State University 151 Students
Valdosta State University 148 Students
Clark Atlanta University 146 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 123 Students
Biology 105 Students
Business 89 Students
Psychology 77 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 45 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 44 Students
Marketing 40 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 36 Students
Computer Science 33 Students
Pre-Law Studies 32 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 189 Reviews
5.0 Freshman
9/26/2025
Howard High school is a very great school. It probably is #1 in Macon. There are a variety of clubs to join. There is a opportunity for every student. The administration is also nice.The teachers are very helpful. The school feels safe. The athletic department is #1 in Macon.
4.0 Senior
6/2/2025
The worst part has been everyone getting punished for one person's mistakes. There should be more freedom and trust in students. Also, not all teachers actually teach—they just hand out work. The best part is when teachers truly care and take time to help us learn. What I'd Change: * Stop group punishments * Give students more freedom * Make sure teachers actually teach
3.0 Junior
1/8/2025
The best parts about Howard High School is the friendships I got out of it. The worst part is the lack of education in certain classes.
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4.0 4 Reviews
5.0 student
9/30/2024
I love the school, they really nice when you are new! They have a lots of activites coming out so I'm very excited about that!
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1.0 student
6/21/2023
This school was just a awful place.
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5.0 parent
2/11/2014
Howard High School is a fantastic place for my children. We left one of the local private schools about 3 years ago and could not be happier at Howard. The teachers care about the kids and do everything in their power to make the students successful. Mr. Adams and the administrators are fair to the...
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5.0 student
7/16/2012
I am a senior at Howard. I have gone to Howard all four years of my high school career. It is a great school and if I had to do it all over, I would choose Howard again.
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Howard High School

Howard High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Macon, GA and is served by the Bibb County Schools in Georgia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,145 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 25% are proficient in reading. Howard High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.32, the graduation rate is 88%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1060 and an ACT score of 23. Discover additional schools in the area, like First Presbyterian Day School, Tattnall Square Academy, Stratford Academy, and more. Learn more about what Macon has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Howard High School.

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