The Howard School

1192 Foster Street, NW, Atlanta, GA, 30318-0303
Tel: (404)377-7436
Grades: K - 12 | 243 students
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The Howard School educates children with language learning disabilities and learning differences.  Instruction is personalized to complement individual learning styles, to address student needs and to help each student understand his or her leraning process.  The curriculum focuses on depth of understanding in order to make learning meaningful and therefore, maximmize educational success.

School Overview:
The Howard School
School Type Special Education School
School Membership(s) Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Atlanta Association of Independent Schools (AAAIS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Language-based
Year Founded 1950
Student Body
Total Students 243 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 30% (GA School Avg.: 25%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 64 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 4:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 12 students
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid 38%
Admissions Director Anne Beisel
Admissions Associate Dawn Splinter
Sports
Total Sports Offered 6 sports
Sports
Basketball Cross Country
Golf Soccer
Track and Field Volleyball

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The Howard School
Gr. K-12 | 0 mi. away
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Gr. PK-8 | 0.7 mi. away
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Gr. Nursery/Preschool-PK | 2.1 mi. away
The Children's School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-6 | 2.1 mi. away
Imhotep Academy
Gr. PK-8 | 2.3 mi. away
Atlanta New Century School
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