Houston County High School

Houston County
200 W Church St
Columbia, AL 36319
322 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Houston County High School, located in Columbia, Alabama, serves as a central educational institution within the Houston County School District. As a public high school, it focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, enlist in the military, or pursue higher education. The school emphasizes the development of core competencies in subjects like mathematics, science, English, and social studies, while often integrating extracurricular opportunities to foster student growth outside of the classroom.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Houston County Board of Education, which prioritizes student achievement, safety, and community engagement. By maintaining a smaller, community-focused environment in Columbia, the school aims to cultivate close relationships between faculty, students, and local families. For those seeking specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, athletic schedules, or district-wide initiatives, the school’s official website serves as the primary resource for current news and administrative updates.
322
Total Students
20.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
74.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    146 (45.3 %)
  • White
    139 (43.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    27 (8.4 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (2.2 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Houston County
Phone: (334)696-2221
Website: http://www.hcboe.us
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 322
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 239
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 65
Grade 8 55
Grade 9 61
Grade 10 57
Grade 11 44
Grade 12 40
Gender Ratio