The Howard School

What The Howard School does

The Howard School is a public high school operated by Hamilton County Schools, located at 2500 South Market Street in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It serves students in grades 9-12 under Principal Dr. LeAndrea Ware, with a leadership team that includes five assistant principals and dedicated institute leads. The school is organized around four Future Ready Institutes — the Erlanger Institute of Healthcare and Innovation, the Institute of Architecture and Construction, the Institute of Robotics and Welding, and the See Rock City Institute of Hospitality and Tourism Management — each delivering career-themed curricula with industry-recognized certifications such as OSHA-10, AWS Sense, ServSafe, EKG Technician, Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant, and BLS.

The school's core technology platform is the VW eLab digital fabrication workspace, which exposes students to 3D printing, laser engraving/cutting, vinyl cutting, CNC routing, and microcomputing, layered on top of district-standard PowerSchool and ClassLink learning management systems. Academic and social-emotional support is delivered through a Freshman Academy transition program, the Tiger Way character program, PBIS, Sown to Grow, extended-day tutoring, and double-block Math and English classes.

The Howard School is not a commercial enterprise and generates no tuition revenue. It is funded through the Hamilton County Schools district budget and state education appropriations, with programmatic expansion funded in part by a roughly $9 million Bloomberg Philanthropies grant allocated to Hamilton County as part of a $90 million national skilled trades initiative, and by partnerships with EPB, the Hamilton County Mayor's Office, AGC, IBEW Local 175, UA Local 43, Erlanger Health System, See Rock City, Chattanooga 2.0, Public Education Forward, and Volkswagen. An Energy and Quantum Industries Academy is scheduled to open at the Franklin-Roberts Future Ready Center, extending service to approximately 400 students annually across 11 schools in the county.

Name

The Howard School

Legal name

The Howard School

Website

https://howard.hcde.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Howard School is a public high school in Chattanooga, Tennessee, operated by Hamilton County Schools, serving grades 9-12 through four Future Ready Institutes (Healthcare, Architecture/Construction, Robotics/Welding, Hospitality/Tourism) and an incoming Energy and Quantum Industries Academy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Magnet & Specialty Schools (STEM/Arts/IB/CTE) (EDAJAAAF)

Keywords

• Public high school education
• Career technical education
• Future ready institutes
• Skilled trades training
• High school career pathways

Headquarters

HQ city

Chattanooga

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Howard School is a public high school operated by Hamilton County Schools serving grades 9-12 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It delivers standard academic education alongside four Future Ready Institute career academies: Erlanger Institute of Healthcare and Innovation (Diagnostic Medicine and Medical Therapeutics), Institute of Architecture and Construction (with VW eLab digital fabrication), Institute of Robotics and Welding, and See Rock City Institute of Hospitality and Tourism Management. The school also offers a Freshman Academy transition program, the Tiger Way character development program, and College and Career Advisory services.

Product overview

The Howard School is a public high school within Hamilton County Schools offering career-focused education through its Future Ready Institutes. The school provides four distinct Career Academies: the Erlanger Institute of Healthcare and Innovation (with Diagnostic Medicine and Medical Therapeutics pathways), the Institute of Architecture and Construction (utilizing VW eLab facilities), the Institute of Robotics and Welding, and the See Rock City Institute of Hospitality and Tourism Management (with Culinary Arts and Hospitality pathways). Beyond career academies, the school supports student success through the Freshman Academy (transition program with advisory classes and academic support), the Tiger Way character development program, and College and Career Advisory services. The school also participates in district-wide Future Ready Centers partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Erlanger Institute of Healthcare and Innovation: Future Ready Institute providing pathways in Diagnostic Medicine and Medical Therapeutics, preparing students for healthcare industry certifications.
• Institute of Architecture and Construction
• Institute of Robotics and Welding
• See Rock City Institute of Hospitality and Tourism Management

Products and services

• Erlanger Institute of Healthcare and Innovation A healthcare career pathway program at The Howard School that extends students' knowledge about the healthcare industry through real-life experiences curated by Erlanger Health System. Students choose between Diagnostic Medicine (exploring diseases and diagnostic equipment) and Medical Therapeutics (disease treatment, healing, and patient care), earning industry certifications such as EKG Technician, Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant, Stop the Bleed, and BLS.
• Institute of Architecture and Construction A career academy preparing students for Architecture, Construction, and Engineering industries. Students develop collaboration, problem-solving, and professional skills through authentic problems and projects, with access to the VW eLab digital fabrication workspace for 3D printing, laser engraving/cutting, vinyl cutting, CNC routing, and microcomputing.
• Institute of Robotics and Welding A career academy preparing students for the mechanical industry of advanced manufacturing. The curriculum covers mechanics, computer and control systems, components of manufacturing systems, metal fabrication, and safety, leading to certifications including OSHA-10, Precision Measurement Instruments Certification, and AWS Sense entry-level welder.
• See Rock City Institute of Hospitality and Tourism Management A hospitality and tourism career pathway program offering two pathways: Culinary Arts (cooking, food presentation, safety and sanitation) and Hospitality and Tourism Management (customer service and business presentation). Seniors prepare for ServSafe Certification or Hospitality Professional Certification.
• Freshman Academy A transition program designed to help freshmen adapt to high school expectations by creating a comfortable, welcoming environment with daily advisory classes focused on time management, goal-setting, and study habits. Also offers extended-day tutoring and double-block Math and English classes for extra support.
• Tiger Way Program A school culture program at The Howard School that teaches students to 'Be Ready, Responsible, Respectful.' The program helps students build positive habits and sets the tone for high school success.
• College and Career Advisory Services College and career counseling services provided at The Howard School, including assistance with college applications, scholarship information, and career pathway planning.

Quantifiable outcome

• 13.4% reduction in off-track students
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Chattanooga 2.0coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 July 2026Lead organization coordinating the Bloomberg Philanthropies skilled trades initiative locally. Brings together education, business, labor organizations, and local government to address workforce needs.
• Associated General Contractors (AGC)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 July 2026Industry partner providing mentorship, work-based learning experiences, and direct connections to Registered Apprenticeships in construction fields.
• IBEW Local 175 (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 July 2026Labor union partner providing mentorship, work-based learning experiences, and direct connections to Registered Apprenticeships in electrical trade careers.
• UA Local 43 Plumbers and SteamfittersmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 July 2026Labor union partner providing mentorship, work-based learning experiences, and direct connections to Registered Apprenticeships in plumbing, welding, and HVAC fields.
• EPB (Electric Power Board of Chattanooga)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2026Partnership to create the Energy and Quantum Industries Academy at the Franklin-Roberts Future Ready Center. EPB will help shape curriculum, hands-on learning opportunities, identify industry certifications, technical competencies, and workforce readiness experiences. Students gain exposure to engineering, IT, cybersecurity, broadband infrastructure, utility operations, energy systems, and quantum science.
• Hamilton County Mayor's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2026Partner in establishing the Franklin-Roberts Future Ready Center and Energy and Quantum Industries Academy. County Mayor Weston Wamp cited as key supporter in creating pathways to advanced technology careers.
• Public Education ForwardsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2026Partner organization supporting Maurquez Thompson's college access initiative for 40-50 students from Brainerd High School and The Howard School. Ms. Janice Neal, Assistant Director of College and Career Success, brings over 30 years of expertise in nonprofit work and college access programming.
• Erlanger Health SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare industry partner for the Erlanger Institute of Healthcare and Innovation. Provides real-life experiences and clinical opportunities for students in Diagnostic Medicine and Medical Therapeutics pathways. Seniors have opportunity to enroll in college preparatory classes leading toward collegiate and career pathways.
• Volkswagen (VW eLab)supportingTechnology or IntegrationVW eLab digital fabrication workspace available to students in the Institute of Architecture and Construction. Offers 3D printing, laser engraving/cutting, vinyl cutting, CNC routing, and microcomputing experiences.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Chattanooga 2.0: Lead organization coordinating the Bloomberg Philanthropies skilled trades initiative locally. Brings together education, business, labor, and government actors in the same region as Howard, making it the most relevant regional ecosystem peer shaping workforce-development demand.

Others

• EPB (Electric Power Board of Chattanooga): Utility partner co-developing the Energy and Quantum Industries Academy at the Franklin-Roberts Future Ready Center. Acts as curriculum designer, equipment contributor, and likely employer of graduates in energy, broadband, and cybersecurity roles.
• Erlanger Health System: Healthcare industry partner that co-developed the Erlanger Institute of Healthcare and Innovation at Howard. Functions as both a clinical-experience provider and a downstream employer of Howard healthcare-pathway graduates.
• Bloomberg Philanthropies: Philanthropic partner providing the $9M grant to Hamilton County as part of a $90M national skilled trades initiative. Relevant as a funder and validator shaping CTE scale across nine selected regions.
• Associated General Contractors (AGC): Construction industry partner providing mentorship, work-based learning, and registered apprenticeship connections for Howard students. Comparable as a labor-market intermediary channeling CTE graduates into construction careers.
• Volkswagen Group of America (VW eLab): Technology partner providing the VW eLab digital fabrication workspace used by Howard's Institute of Architecture and Construction students. Comparable as a corporate-backed CTE equipment and curriculum provider.

Direct peers

• Brainerd High School: Another Hamilton County Schools high school explicitly named alongside Howard in the Public Education Forward college-access initiative for 40-50 students. Operates in the same district with comparable CTE and college-readiness programming, making it the closest geographic and programmatic peer.
• Public Education Forward: Partner organization supporting college access initiatives at Howard and Brainerd High School. Operates as an education-focused intermediary adjacent to Howard's college-and-career advisory services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles10 records

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