HOUSTON HIGH SCHOOL
Houston High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Germantown school district, located in Germantown, TN with about 1,890 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 100 teachers, Houston High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Houston High School, located in Germantown, Tennessee, is the flagship secondary institution of the Germantown Municipal School District (GMSD). Known for its commitment to academic excellence, the school serves a diverse student body and is consistently recognized as one of the top-performing public high schools in the state. Its curriculum offers a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-enrollment opportunities, and specialized programs designed to prepare students for rigorous collegiate environments.
Beyond its academic reputation, Houston High School maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a robust selection of extracurricular activities, including championship-caliber athletics, award-winning fine arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs. The school benefits from its location in the affluent Germantown community, fostering strong partnerships with parents and local stakeholders. With a focus on preparing students for global citizenship, the school emphasizes a balanced approach that promotes both scholarly achievement and character development.
For more information, contact Houston High School at (901) 756-2370 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Germantown, TN 38139
(901) 756-2370
HOUSTON HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Germantown, TN with about 1,890 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Germantown
- Total Students:
- 1,890
- Teachers:
- 100.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,890 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HOUSTON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 72.2%
- Black or African American
- 12.4%
- Asian
- 7.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.1%
- Two or more races
- 3.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 52.8%
- Male
- 47.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.