Houston High School serves 479 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 479 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Houston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Houston High School's student population of 479 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
479 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Houston High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
9%
4%
Black
45%
47%
White
45%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Houston High School?
479 students attend Houston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Houston High School students are White, 45% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% 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 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
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 Chickasaw Co School Dist School District.
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