Top 3 Best Houston Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 879 students in Houston, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Houston, MN are Houston Secondary, Minnesota Virtual High School and Summit Learning Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houston, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Houston have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Houston, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 53%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Houston Secondary, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Houston, MN (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Houston Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
306 W Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Grades: 7-12
| 209 students
Rank: #22.
Minnesota Virtual High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
306 W Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Grades: 9-12
| 650 students
Rank: #33.
Summit Learning Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
306 W Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
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Houston, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
306 West Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Grades: K-12
| 48 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Houston, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Houston, MN include Houston Secondary, Minnesota Virtual High School and Summit Learning Program.
How many public high schools are located in Houston, MN?
3 public high schools are located in Houston, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in Houston, MN?
Houston, MN public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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