Serving 367 students in grades 9-12, Houston High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Top 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Houston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Houston High School's student population of 367 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 82% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
367 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Houston High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Houston High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#288 out of 443 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
14%
22%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
60%
47%
Hawaiian
2%
3%
Two or more races
14%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Houston High School's ranking?
Houston High School is ranked #288 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Houston High School often compared to?
Houston High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Colony High School, Wasilla High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Houston High School?
The graduation rate of Houston High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend Houston High School?
367 students attend Houston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Houston High School students are White, 14% of students are American Indian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Houston High School?
Houston High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Houston High School offer ?
Houston High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Houston High School part of?
Houston High School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
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