Serving 1,982 students in grades 9-12, Houston High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,982 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Houston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Houston High School's student population of 1,982 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 109 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,982 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Houston High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Houston High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#777 out of 1721 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
2%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
13%
21%
White
70%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Houston High School's ranking?
Houston High School is ranked #777 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Houston High School often compared to?
Houston High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Collierville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Houston High School?
The graduation rate of Houston High School is 91%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Houston High School?
1,982 students attend Houston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Houston High School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Houston High School?
Houston High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Houston High School offer ?
Houston High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Houston High School part of?
Houston High School is part of Germantown School District.
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