Houston High School is a public high school serving Houston, Texas County, Missouri. It is operated by the Houston R-I School District. The high school building is a registered historic site.
Serving 359 students in grades 9-12, Houston High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 359 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Houston High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Houston, MO, covering approximately 199.2 square miles, with most students living an average of 8.2 miles from the school and typical drives ranging from 15 to 20 minutes. The furthest edge of the attendance area is about 16.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Houston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Houston High School's student population of 359 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
359 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Houston High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Houston High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1222 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.5%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Houston High School's ranking?
Houston High School is ranked #1222 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Houston High School often compared to?
Houston High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Licking High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Houston High School?
The graduation rate of Houston High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Houston High School?
359 students attend Houston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Houston High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Houston High School?
Houston High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Houston High School offer ?
Houston High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Houston High School part of?
Houston High School is part of Houston R-I School District.
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