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#957 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 43% in state
Houston High
High School · Houston R-i · Houston, MO
A Houston R-i high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
206 W SPRUCE ST, Houston, MO 65483
- Math 36% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs MO 57% (2025)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Houston High score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2021, reaching 45% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Houston High 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,178/100K
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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
$48,099
Median home value
$116,500
Median rent
$727/mo
College educated
13.9%
Homeownership
71.9%
Poverty rate
26.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65483; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Child Coop.Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 38 | 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 R-i
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,489NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Houston High is listed in HOUSTON R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Houston High
Houston High is a public high school in Houston, MO, part of Houston R-i, serving approximately 364 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #957 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Houston High
What grades does Houston High serve?
Houston High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Houston High?
Houston High has an enrollment of approximately 364 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Houston High?
The student-teacher ratio at Houston High 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 High rank in MO?
Houston High ranks #957 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Houston High's MySchoolScout rating?
Houston High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Houston High has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Houston High a charter school?
No, Houston High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Houston High a Title I school?
No, Houston High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Houston High?
50.8% of students at Houston High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 364
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Texas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.4%
- Phone
- (417) 967-3024
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 65483)
- 4,607
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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)
- State assessments / 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 65483; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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