Is Houston High a good school?

Houston High ranks 108 th of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Houston High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 364 students attended Houston High.

What is the racial makeup of Houston High?

Students at Houston High are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Houston High?

Houston High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Houston Elementary Middle : Houston Middle

Houston High

Summary:

Houston High is a public high school serving 374 students in grades 9-12 in Houston, Missouri. The school is part of the Houston R-I School District, which is ranked 188 out of 386 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Houston High has several strengths, including consistently high graduation rates ranging from 89.8% to 95.2% in recent years, and relatively low dropout rates between 1.6% and 2.7%. However, the school's performance on state assessments is mixed, with strong results in Biology I but lower proficiency in Algebra I compared to the state average. The school serves a significant population of low-socioeconomic status students, with 41.18% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is a key factor in its performance.

Compared to nearby schools, Houston High generally outperforms Plato High and Summersville High, but lags behind Cabool High in some metrics, such as graduation rates and test scores. The school has shown improvement over time, with its statewide ranking rising from 379 out of 460 Missouri high schools in 2018-2019 to 108 out of 378 in 2023-2024. However, the school still faces challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates, which it will need to address to continue its upward trajectory.

Detail:

Public 9-12

206 W Spruce St
Houston, MO 65483-1147

(417) 967-3024

District: Houston R-I

SchoolDigger Rank:
108^th of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,793

Feeder schools for Houston High:

Elementary:	Houston Elementary
Middle:	Houston Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 364

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.0%

Hispanic:

3.6%

Two or more races:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Houston High ranks better than 71.4% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.05. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Houston High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92%), Hispanic (3.6%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Houston High is 12.3. (See more...)

Compare Houston High employs 29.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Houston High is $12,793.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Houston High:

SchoolDigger ranks Houston High 108^th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Houston High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Houston R-I:

SchoolDigger ranks Houston R-I 188^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Houston High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	56.76	217^th	534	59.4%
2007	57.91	203^rd	538	62.3%
2008	50.54	279^th	539	48.2%
2009	59.47	149^th	507	70.6%
2010	44.89	299^th	516	42.1%
2011	47.48	285^th	528	46.0%
2012	52.49	237^th	522	54.6%
2013	46.06	289^th	523	44.7%
2014	50.59	241^st	521	53.7%
2015	40.75	328^th	504	34.9%
2016	21.58	353^rd	401	12.0%
2017	21.60	357^th	404	11.6%
2018	21.00	408^th	468	12.8%
2019	22.62	379^th	460	17.6%
2021	47.22	163^rd	358	54.5%
2022	54.04	120^th	361	66.8%
2023	48.80	144^th	352	59.1%
2024	57.05	108^th	378	71.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Houston High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	40.37	232^nd	382	39.3%
2019	28.75	290^th	368	21.2%
2022	65.84	57^th	250	77.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Houston High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	23.32	83^rd	103	19.4%

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Rank History for White students at Houston High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	16.89	402^nd	440	8.6%
2019	18.03	380^th	430	11.6%
2021	31.33	203^rd	309	34.3%
2022	39.78	166^th	310	46.5%
2023	38.36	157^th	302	48.0%
2024	51.00	112^th	321	65.1%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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by a student
Thursday, December 31, 2009

Houston High School is a very poor school. Most of its funding comes from the government. The conditions of the high school are poor as well - 360 or so students crammed into one building, with only one restroom per gender, each with four toilets. There was previously a second building that classes were held in, but it has been deemed unsafe to use since 2008. The older community has been rallying to keep the building up despite the fact it's literally falling apart, so it currently cannot be removed to build anything new. As a result, every class is held in the main high school, in either gym, or in the Vocational Technical building. The ala carte menu is hideously overpriced. The yearbooks are also hideously overpriced for the work that's in them (also, you don't receive the yearbook until October or November of the next year - so if you got a yearbook for the 2005 - 2006 school year, you'd receive it in October or November 2006). The school lacks up-to-date learning materials (my English book for my College Preparatory English class was over 20 years old) and harbors justifiably disgruntled teachers working for low wages. The setting is VERY rural, VERY conservative, and some of the school's policies (such as dress code) reflect that. I would not recommend Houston High School to anyone else due to the general filthiness, dreariness, and squalor that can be found there. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Houston High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	391	391
1992	405	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	405
1993	435	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	435
1994	448	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	448
1995	443	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	443
1996	443	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	443
1997	465	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	465
1998	434	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	434
1999	467	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	467
2000	434	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	434
2001	418	2	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	423
2002	369	2	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	376
2003	369	2	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	376
2004	351	5	8	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	370
2005	366	3	3	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	377
2006	362	2	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	372
2007	372	0	1	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	380
2008	363	1	2	3	6	n/a	n/a	0	375
2009	347	1	3	4	5	n/a	n/a	0	360
2010	354	1	2	2	5	n/a	n/a	0	364
2011	372	3	2	2	4	0	2	0	385
2012	338	2	4	7	1	0	5	0	357
2013	276	1	0	5	1	0	3	0	286
2014	368	2	2	6	4	0	3	0	385
2015	355	1	3	10	2	0	3	0	374
2016	358	4	3	9	0	1	5	0	380
2017	328	7	2	6	0	0	4	0	347
2018	318	7	1	6	0	0	8	0	340
2019	315	7	1	5	0	1	6	0	335
2020	330	4	0	4	1	0	6	0	345
2021	306	1	0	4	1	0	18	0	330
2022	315	2	2	8	2	0	14	0	343
2023	343	0	3	11	3	0	14	0	374
2024	335	0	2	13	1	0	13	0	364

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Houston High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	391	27.6	14.1	n/a
1992	405	27.9	14.5	n/a
1993	435	27.2	16.0	n/a
1994	448	28.9	15.5	0
1995	443	32.3	13.7	n/a
1996	443	32.3	13.7	n/a
1997	465	33.0	14.1	23
1998	434	32.5	13.4	28.1
1999	467	31.3	14.9	34
2000	434	29.2	14.9	31.3
2001	423	31.5	13.4	30.3
2002	376	31.3	12.0	39.4
2003	376	31.3	12.0	39.4
2004	370	29.1	12.7	29.2
2005	377	26.6	14.2	23.9
2006	372	28.1	13.2	31.7
2007	380	27.0	14.1	31.6
2008	375	22.7	16.5	33.3
2009	360	28.3	12.7	36.1
2010	364	28.1	12.9	40.9
2011	385	27.5	13.9	39.2
2012	357	23.7	15.0	44.8
2013	286	27.2	10.5	49.3
2014	385	26.1	14.7	54
2015	374	27.0	13.8	58.3
2016	380	29.0	13.1	49.2
2017	347	30.1	11.5	52.2
2018	340	26.9	12.6	56.8
2019	335	25.5	13.1	60.3
2020	345	26.1	13.1	59.7
2021	330	28.3	11.6	38.8
2022	343	28.9	11.8	33.2
2023	374	28.8	12.9	41.2
2024	364	29.4	12.3	50.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Houston High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	391	27.6	14.1	n/a
1992	405	27.9	14.5	n/a
1993	435	27.2	16.0	n/a
1994	448	28.9	15.5	0
1995	443	32.3	13.7	n/a
1996	443	32.3	13.7	n/a
1997	465	33.0	14.1	23
1998	434	32.5	13.4	28.1
1999	467	31.3	14.9	34
2000	434	29.2	14.9	31.3
2001	423	31.5	13.4	30.3
2002	376	31.3	12.0	39.4
2003	376	31.3	12.0	39.4
2004	370	29.1	12.7	29.2
2005	377	26.6	14.2	23.9
2006	372	28.1	13.2	31.7
2007	380	27.0	14.1	31.6
2008	375	22.7	16.5	33.3
2009	360	28.3	12.7	36.1
2010	364	28.1	12.9	40.9
2011	385	27.5	13.9	39.2
2012	357	23.7	15.0	44.8
2013	286	27.2	10.5	49.3
2014	385	26.1	14.7	54
2015	374	27.0	13.8	58.3
2016	380	29.0	13.1	49.2
2017	347	30.1	11.5	52.2
2018	340	26.9	12.6	56.8
2019	335	25.5	13.1	60.3
2020	345	26.1	13.1	59.7
2021	330	28.3	11.6	38.8
2022	343	28.9	11.8	33.2
2023	374	28.8	12.9	41.2
2024	364	29.4	12.3	50.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Houston High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$732 (7.5%)	$9,063 (92.5%)	$9,796
2020	$960 (9.8%)	$8,808 (90.2%)	$9,768
2021	$2,187 (22.0%)	$7,759 (78.0%)	$9,946
2022	$4,129 (32.3%)	$8,664 (67.7%)	$12,793

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Houston High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 379^th of 460 High schools	Ranks 144^th of 352 High schools	41.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Houston High)	9.9	31.9	22%
End of Course Algebra I (Houston R-I)	9.9	31.9	22%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Houston High)	39.4	41.8	2.4%
End of Course Biology I (Houston R-I)	39.4	41.8	2.4%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%
End of Course English II (Houston High)	42.7	53.8	11.1%
End of Course English II (Houston R-I)	42.7	53.8	11.1%
End of Course English II (Missouri)	59	54.4	4.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	335	374	11.6%
African American	7	0	100%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	5	11	120%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	315	343	8.9%
Two or More Races	6	14	133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60.3%	41.2%	19.1%

Schools Near Houston High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)			MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)			MAP Algebra I (2024)	MAP Biology I (2024)	MAP Algebra II (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP Algebra II End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Houston High	Public	9-12	206 W Spruce St	Houston	65483	Texas County	Houston R-I	No	No	No	No	(417) 967-3024	364	29	12.3	50.8%	335 (92.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.6%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.6%)	57	108^th of 378 public high schools	71.4%		48.8	144^th of 352 public high schools	59.1%	36								27.0	54.5		$12,793	$4,129	$8,664
Licking High	Public	7-12	135 College Avenue	Licking	65542	Texas County	Licking R-VIII	No	No	No	No	(573) 674-2711	401	29	13.7	100.2%	384 (95.8%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.5%)	48.8	154^th of 378 public high schools	59.3%		19.6	280^th of 352 public high schools	20.5%	126			11.9	33.2		29.3	42.0	41.7	39.7	19.5	$10,259	$2,438	$7,821
South Central Correctional Center	Public	7-12	255 Hwy 32 W	Licking	65542	Texas County	Department Of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(573) 674-4470	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Cabool High	Public	9-12	720 Peabody Avenue	Cabool	65689	Texas County	Cabool R-IV	No	No	No	No	(417) 962-3153	206	20	10.5	100.0%	193 (93.7%)	4 (1.9%)	7 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	49.1	152^nd of 378 public high schools	59.8%					(n/a)								53.0	26.3		$13,822	$3,245	$10,576
Gentry Residential Treat. Fac.	Public	6-12	2001 Dys Dr	Cabool	65689	Texas County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(417) 962-4344	32	3	10.6	90.6%	26 (81.3%)	5 (15.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.1%)								(n/a)
Plato High	Public	6-12	10645 Plato Dr	Plato	65552	Texas County	Plato R-V	No	No	No	No	(417) 458-4980	311	23	13.8	49.2%	295 (94.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.9%)	21.8	297^th of 378 public high schools	21.4%		31.5	237^th of 352 public high schools	32.7%	60	34.8	26.9	20.6	25.7	32.5	39.0	34.0	20.6	21.1		$10,550	$1,155	$9,396
Summersville High	Public	6-12	525 Rogers Street	Summersville	65571	Texas County	Summersville R-II	No	No	No	No	(417) 932-4929	240	19	12.4	40.8%	235 (97.9%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	27.3	274^th of 378 public high schools	27.5%					(n/a)	35.1	33.4			27.1			35.8	19.2		$10,629	$2,988	$7,641

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