HOUSTON SECONDARY

www.houston.k12.mn.us

211 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Houston Secondary School, located at 306 W Elm St in Houston, Minnesota, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. Operating as part of the Houston Public School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth. By prioritizing small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere, the institution aims to prepare its students for future success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Houston Secondary emphasizes the importance of extracurricular involvement and community engagement. The school offers a variety of programs and activities designed to develop well-rounded students, encouraging them to take on leadership roles and contribute positively to the town of Houston. With a focus on individualized attention and a commitment to modern educational standards, the school serves as a cornerstone for student development in the region.

211

Total Students

16.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HOUSTON SECONDARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	199
Hispanic	5
Black	4
Two or More	3

White
199 (94.3 %)
Hispanic
5 (2.4 %)
Black
4 (1.9 %)
Two or More
3 (1.4 %)

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 PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(507)896-5323
Website:	http://www.houston.k12.mn.us
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	211
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	63
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 28

Grade 8 39

Grade 9 39

Grade 10 56

Grade 11 27

Grade 12 22