Houston High School

Houston High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
306 W Elm St,  Houston, MN
Houston Public School District
3.7
3.7
211 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Todd Lundberg
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
17
Full Time Teachers
17
Teachers in First or Second Year
10%
College Prep
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
25
Reading
28
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
38.1%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

4
Test Scores
3
Equity
10
College Readiness
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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
32%
State Average
31.9%
Science
32.9%
State Average
34%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
134:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.6%
Female
47.4%
White
94.3%
Hispanic
2.4%
Black
1.9%
Two or more races
1.4%
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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.
Winona State University 20 Students
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 16 Students
Luther College 12 Students
Western Technical College - Wisconsin 10 Students
University of Iowa 9 Students
University of Minnesota Duluth 9 Students
Minnesota State College Southeast 7 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 6 Students
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse 6 Students
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 6 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 6 Students
Nursing 6 Students
Drama and Theatre Production 5 Students
Elementary Education 4 Students
Biology 3 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 3 Students
Political Science and Government 3 Students
Environmental Science 3 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 3 Students
Music Teacher Education 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 17 Reviews
3.0 Senior
10/15/2020
For a small school, Houston does many things well but falls behind on caring for their students as a whole. The turn around in teachers has made it difficult to build a united community.
4.0 Senior
11/28/2019
I moved to Houston last August and was enrolled at Houston High School. I noticed that it was a lot different from where I came from. Most teachers are very nice and caring about students' education, though I've come across some who weren't very attentive and caring. The clubs an activities are very good. There are a large variety of clubs and are run efficiently.
4.0 Alum
4/22/2019
I loved Houston High School for many reasons, mostly with its tight-knit community and staff/faculty that are genuine and caring people who do a lot for every student at the school. The only thing that was lacking to me is funding and proper resources for the drama department. Other schools near our district clearly had more money and donors to afford theater spaces, tech for shows, etc., but I think Houston could do more for giving the drama department the attention it deserves.
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3.7 3 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/10/2012
Very Bad school! Bullying is out of hand. Principal will only defend the ones doing the bullying since they are the local kids. If the issue is pushed then 1 kids gets a slap on the hand but then 10 kids retaliate. If at all possable find a different school. Dont subject you children to this school.
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5.0 student
9/27/2008
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5.0 student
5/18/2007
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