HOUSTON HIGH

HOUSTON R-I
423 W PINE
HOUSTON, MO 65483
374 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Houston High School, located at 423 W Pine in Houston, Missouri, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Houston R-I School District. As a pillar of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth, personal development, and extracurricular engagement for students in the Texas County area. It typically offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective courses, and vocational opportunities designed to prepare students for post-secondary education or the workforce.

The school is well-known for its active role in the small-town culture of Houston, where it emphasizes a supportive environment often characterized by strong community involvement and school spirit. Beyond classroom instruction, Houston High School supports a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and student organizations, encouraging students to develop leadership skills and social connections. By balancing traditional academics with a range of extracurricular pursuits, the school aims to provide a well-rounded experience that helps its students transition successfully into adulthood.
374
Total Students
28.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
96.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    343 (91.7 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (3.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (2.9 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.8 %)
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 R-I
Phone: (417)967-3024
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 374
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 359
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 9 112
Grade 10 95
Grade 11 80
Grade 12 87
Gender Ratio