Houston High School

Houston High School

Public High School | Grade 6-12
12501 W HAWK Ln,  Big Lake, AK
Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
3.4
3.0
358 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
12%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
72%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
24
Full Time Teachers
24
Teachers in First or Second Year
5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
550
Verbal
570
Average ACT
20
Math
21
English
19
Reading
21
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

4
Test Scores
4
Equity
3
College Readiness
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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
1.2%
State Average
8.2%
Science
5.6%
State Average
11.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
158:1

Student Diversity

Male
57%
Female
43%
White
64.2%
Two or more races
16.2%
Native American
11.5%
Hispanic
5.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%
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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.
University of Alaska Anchorage 53 Students
University of Alaska Fairbanks 27 Students
University of Washington 15 Students
Oregon State University 13 Students
Montana State University 13 Students
Alaska Pacific University 12 Students
Seattle University 10 Students
University of Alaska Southeast 10 Students
University of Oregon 8 Students
Southern Oregon University 8 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 13 Students
Business 10 Students
Biology 7 Students
Nursing Assistant 6 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 4 Students
Chemistry 4 Students
English 4 Students
Radiologic Technician 4 Students
Marine Biology and Oceanography 4 Students
Music Teacher Education 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 58 Reviews
1.0 Senior
11/29/2018
this school is not a good school. the acedemics are horrable and teacher just pass you because they don't want to deal with you. I would never recommend this school to anyone. kids do drugs in the bathrooms and during school. who wants to go to a school where you don't learn anything and drug deals are constantly happening.
4.0 Alum
4/13/2018
The staff are amazing, helpful, and happy to be there. They should do a better job of keeping their religious views to themselves.
4.0 NicheUser
1/7/2016
I would choose this school again, everyone is super nonjudgmental there & you can always be yourself. The teachers help always in any way they can. The parents are very supportive to everyone not just there kids.
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3.0 3 Reviews
1.0 parent
1/28/2022
I would not recommend this school, drugs are easily accessible and if they don’t like you, they will definitely make that known. Very unprofessional on how they handle issues.
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4.0 student
4/17/2012
All of these negative reviews are biased and silly. I have been going to houston all four years of my high school career and it's been the best thing to happen to me. There are no cliques, we all treat each other like equals, and IF there is a bully situation if ANY at all, the wonderful staff and s...
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4.0 student
4/5/2012
Wow, time for an up-to-date review. I've been at Houston (both at the middle school and high school) and reading these old "reviews" makes me grin. The teachers care and do nothing but assist students to improve their education. Those that can comment on the leadership of this school are not willing...
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