For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,039 students in Houston, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Houston, MN are Houston Secondary, Minnesota Virtual Academy High School and Summit Learning Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houston, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Houston have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Houston, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 53%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Houston Secondary, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Houston, MN (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Houston Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
306 W Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Grades: 7-12
| 211 students
Rank: #22.
Minnesota Virtual Academy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
306 W Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Grades: 9-12
| 814 students
Rank: #33.
Summit Learning Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 W Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Houston, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
306 West Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Grades: K-12
| 48 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Houston, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Houston, MN include Houston Secondary, Minnesota Virtual Academy High School and Summit Learning Program.
How many public high schools are located in Houston?
3 public high schools are located in Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in Houston?
Houston public high schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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