Best Houston Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 962 students in Houston, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Houston, MN are Summit Learning Program and Houston Secondary. 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 24% (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 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Houston, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 55%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Houston Secondary, with ≥80% 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 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Houston, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Summit Learning Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
105 W Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 742-9939
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Houston Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
306 W Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Gr: 7-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Houston, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Houston, MN include Summit Learning Program and Houston Secondary.
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 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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