Very Good
#498 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 25% in state
Houston Secondary
High School · Houston Public School District · Houston, MN
A high school in Houston, MN where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
306 W ELM ST, Houston, MN 55943
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Houston Secondary score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Houston Secondary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low205/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Houston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,896
Median home value
$228,200
Median rent
$808/mo
College educated
27.4%
Homeownership
84.4%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55943; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Virtual Academy HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 777 | Compare → |
| Summit Learning ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 23 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Houston Public School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,729NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Houston Secondary is listed in HOUSTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Houston Secondary
Houston Secondary is a public high school in Houston, MN, part of Houston Public School District, serving approximately 227 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #498 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Houston Secondary
What grades does Houston Secondary serve?
Houston Secondary serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Houston Secondary?
Houston Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 227 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Houston Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Houston Secondary is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Houston Secondary rank in MN?
Houston Secondary ranks #498 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Houston Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?
Houston Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Houston Secondary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Houston Secondary has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Houston Secondary a charter school?
No, Houston Secondary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Houston Secondary a Title I school?
No, Houston Secondary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Houston Secondary?
28.2% of students at Houston Secondary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 227
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Houston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.0%
- Phone
- (507) 896-5323
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 55943)
- 3,070
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55943; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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