Houston High School vs. Colony High School
Should I attend Houston High School or Colony High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Houston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
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Student Attention
Colony High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
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).
Serving 1,147 students in grades 9-12, Colony 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 29% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
367 students
1,147 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#288 out of 443 schools in AK
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#256 out of 443 schools in AK
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Graduation Rate
70-74%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
96
365
Grade 10 Students
121
305
Grade 11 Students
83
245
Grade 12 Students
67
232
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
14%
9%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
9%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
60%
67%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
12%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%