For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,027 students in Houston, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Houston, MN are Summit Learning Program, Minnesota Virtual Academy High School and Houston Secondary. 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 24% (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 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Houston, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 55%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Houston Secondary, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Houston, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Summit Learning Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
105 W Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Minnesota Virtual Academy High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
306 W Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Gr: 9-12 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Houston Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
306 W Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Gr: 7-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Houston, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
306 West Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Gr: K-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Houston, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Houston, MN include Summit Learning Program, Minnesota Virtual Academy High School and Houston Secondary.
How many public high schools are located in Houston?
3 public high schools are located in Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in Houston?
Houston public high schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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