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Best Howell Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,234 students in Howell, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Howell, MI are Pathway School, Hartland Virtual Academy and Howell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howell, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Howell have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Howell, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Innovation Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Howell, MI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pathway School
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1429 W Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 546-6240
Gr: PK-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Hartland Virtual Academy
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9525 E Highland Rd
Howell, MI 48843
(810) 626-2140
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Howell High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1200 W Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 540-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,919 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Legacy High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9525 E Highland Rd
Howell, MI 48843
(810) 626-2140
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Innovation Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
861 E Sibley St
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 540-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Howell, Michigan

Howell, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1403 West Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 546-5550
1425 West Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 546-5550
Gr: PK
1400 W. Grand River
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6280
Gr: Inquire with school | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 93:1
861 E Sibley St
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 234-6477
Gr: PK
1425 West Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 546-5550
400 Wright Rd.
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6206
1413 West Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 540-6760
Gr: 6-12
861 East Sibley St
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6283
Gr: K-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Howell, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Howell, MI include Pathway School, Hartland Virtual Academy and Howell High School.
How many public high schools are located in Howell?
5 public high schools are located in Howell.
What is the racial composition of students in Howell?
Howell public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).

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