Best Schools in Houston, Alaska
1 schools · 1 High
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Houston High School
High · Matanuska-susitna Borough School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
3.8
out of 10
Median Home
$234,500
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
3.8
out of 10
Median Home
$234,500
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Houston
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston High School | 3.8 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 3.8/10
- Median household income
- $72,411
- Median home value
- $234,500
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16%
- Avg commute
- 60 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 76%
0% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Houston compares
Median household income
$72k
108% of Alaska median
About Schools in Houston, Alaska
Houston, Alaska is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span 1 high school.
With an average rating of 3.8 out of 10, schools in Houston face significant challenges on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Houston is Houston High School with a composite score of 3.8/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Houston is served by 1 school district: Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. These districts collectively serve 19,421 students.
Houston's community shows 16% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $72,411. The poverty rate in the area is 20.0%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 372 students · 9th–12th | 3.8 |
Schools in Houston
Houston, Alaska · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$72,411
Median Home Value
$234,500
Median Rent
$1,216/mo
Population
1,406
College Educated
16%
Homeownership
76%
Avg Commute
60 min
Poverty Rate
20.0%
Community Profile
Houston has a median household income of $72,411. It is a community where 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $234,500, with a median rent of $1,216/month. The area has a poverty rate of 20.0%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute in the area is 60 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Alaska
- High
- 1
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Houston, Alaska
How many schools are in Houston, Alaska?
Houston has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Houston, Alaska?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Houston is 3.8 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Houston, Alaska?
The top-ranked school in Houston on MySchoolScout is Houston High School with a composite score of 3.8/10.
What is the best high school in Houston, Alaska?
The top-ranked high school in Houston on MySchoolScout is Houston High School with a composite score of 3.8/10.
How many school districts serve Houston, Alaska?
Houston is served by 1 school district: Matanuska-susitna Borough School District.
What is the education level in Houston, Alaska?
According to Census data, 16% of adults in Houston have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Houston, Alaska?
The median household income in Houston is approximately $72,411 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Houston, Alaska?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Houston is 14.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Houston, Alaska?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alaska Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.