Thomas Carr Howe Community High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 12% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 23% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 49%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students (19-20)
577 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
37 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)12%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)23%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)15%
12%
Black
(19-20)56%
13%
White
(19-20)23%
67%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)6%
5%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)55-59%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
100%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
CSUSA Howe School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% IN state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thomas Carr Howe Community High School?
The graduation rate of Thomas Carr Howe Community High School is 55-59%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 90%.
How many students attend Thomas Carr Howe Community High School?
577 students attend Thomas Carr Howe Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Thomas Carr Howe Community High School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Thomas Carr Howe Community High School offer ?
Thomas Carr Howe Community High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Thomas Carr Howe Community High School part of?
Thomas Carr Howe Community High School is part of CSUSA Howe School District.
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