Houston High School vs. Colony High School
Should you attend Houston High School or Colony High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Houston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Colony High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 358 students in grades 9-12, Houston High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Serving 1,117 students in grades 9-12, Colony High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
358 students
1,117 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
56 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#399 out of 459 schools in AK
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#194 out of 459 schools in AK
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
98
335
Grade 10 Students
95
319
Grade 11 Students
92
260
Grade 12 Students
73
203
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
12%
8%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
64%
68%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
13%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
