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
372 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
12%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C+
Teachers
C-
College Prep
C-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
26
Full Time Teachers
26
Teachers in First or Second Year
5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1110
Math
530
Verbal
570
Average ACT
20
Math
21
English
19
Reading
21
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

4
Test Scores
4
Equity
3
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
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%

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 50 Students
University of Alaska Fairbanks 26 Students
University of Washington 17 Students
Oregon State University 13 Students
Montana State University 12 Students
Alaska Pacific University 11 Students
Seattle University 10 Students
University of Alaska Southeast 10 Students
Washington State University 9 Students
University of Oregon 9 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 10 Students
Business 9 Students
Biology 7 Students
Nursing Assistant 6 Students
Small Business Management 5 Students
Chemistry 4 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 4 Students
English 4 Students
Marine Biology and Oceanography 4 Students
Music Teacher Education 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 59 Reviews
4.0 Senior
12/4/2024
Over all my experience at Houston Hight School was good. I never had a problem with anyone there, but at the same time I keep to myself. I would here and see some thing that a did not agree with there but nothing to much.
2.0 Sophomore
4/23/2020
Houston High, well now Houston Jr/Sr. High, is honestly a bad school. The ways the administration handle their students are terrible, and especially their special education. The good teachers, the ones who really seem to care and don't go by the school books, get the pink slip. The kids there are stuck on drugs, have no truly good influence in their lives, and it's unfortunate that staff aren't allowed to do anything about it.
4.0 Alum
11/5/2018
I was blessed to go to Houston High. The small, close community within the school was truly one of a kind.
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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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Houston High School

Houston High School is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Big Lake, AK and is served by the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District in Alaska. The school has a total enrollment of 372 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 7.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 12% are proficient in reading. Houston High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.48, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1110 and an ACT score of 20. Discover additional schools in the area, like Houston Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Big Lake has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Houston High School.

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