Houston High School

9755 Wolf River BLVD
Germantown, TN 38139

www.gmsdk12.org/houstonhighschool_home.aspx

1,938 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,938

Total Students

104.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Houston High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,308
Hispanic	113
Black	272
Asian	158
Two or More	75
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	4

White
1,308 (67.5 %)
Black
272 (14.0 %)
Asian
158 (8.2 %)
Hispanic
113 (5.8 %)
Two or More
75 (3.9 %)
American Indian
8 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	Germantown
Phone:	(901)756-2370
Website:	http://www.gmsdk12.org/houstonhighschool_home.aspx
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,938
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	104.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 9 446

Grade 10 500

Grade 11 528

Grade 12 464

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Houston High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	446
Grade 10	500
Grade 11	528
Grade 12	464

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Houston High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	988	51%
Male	950	49%