Houston High School

5300 Houston Rd
Houston, OH 45333
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 370 students in grades 7-12, Houston High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 370 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in OH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Houston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Houston High School's student population of 370 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
370 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Houston High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Houston High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OH)
#1753 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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48%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Houston High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
54%
57%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Houston High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
n/a
7%
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Black
n/a
17%
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White
96%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in OH.
0.08
This chart display the diversity score of Houston High School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Houston High School and public school graduation rate of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Houston High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Houston High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • Houston High School is a public high school in Houston, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Hardin-Houston Local Schools district. Their nickname is the Wildcats.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Houston High School's ranking?
Houston High School is ranked #1753 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Houston High School often compared to?
Houston High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fort Loramie Junior-senior High School, Anna High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Houston High School?
The graduation rate of Houston High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 84%.
How many students attend Houston High School?
370 students attend Houston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Houston High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Houston High School?
Houston High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Houston High School offer ?
Houston High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Houston High School part of?
Houston High School is part of Hardin-Houston Local School District.

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2   7/19/2010
They do the best with what they got.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 370 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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