At a glance
Reported students
337
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alaska high enrollment
67th percentile
Compared with 72 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
336
Houston High School: 337 reported students.
State peer staffing position
46th percentile
13.5:1 reported; state peer median 14.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 685
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48.19
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.2:1
What the reported data says about Houston High School
Houston High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Big Lake. It is one of 50 current school records connected to Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. NCES reports 337 students for 2024–25.
Among 72 high schools in Alaska with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 211 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 67th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.5:1, close to the Alaska median of 14.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (62.9%) and multiracial (19.6%). English learners represent 4.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 6 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Houston High School
- 1How do the reported 13.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 25 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 61.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62.9%
- Hispanic4.7%
- Black0.6%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native9.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
- Multiracial19.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
6 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Susitna Valley High
High · Grades 06–12
233 reported students
Mat-Su Middle College School
High · Grades 08–12
222 reported students
Burchell High School
High · Grades 09–12
200 reported students
Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School
High · Grades 06–12
497 reported students
Palmer High School
High · Grades 09–12
616 reported students
Mat-Su Secondary School
High · Grades 06–12
10 reported students
Public schools near Houston High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Middle School Middle · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | 06–08 | 318 | 0.2 mi |
| Big Lake Elementary Elementary · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | PK–05 | 362 | 3.9 mi |
| Midnight Sun Family Learning Center Elementary · Charter · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | KG–08 | 189 | 4.5 mi |
| American Charter Academy Other · Charter · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | KG–12 | 193 | 4.5 mi |
| Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School High · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | 06–12 | 497 | 6.5 mi |
| Burchell High School High · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | 09–12 | 200 | 9.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Houston High School
What grades does Houston High School serve?
Houston High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
How many students attend Houston High School?
Houston High School reported 337 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 67th percentile among 72 Alaska high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 685 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Houston High School?
The calculated ratio is 13.5:1, based on 337 students and 25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alaska median for the same school level is 14.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Houston High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Houston High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Houston High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
61.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Houston High School in?
Houston High School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District, based in Palmer, AK, which operates 50 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Houston High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Houston Middle School (0.2 mi), Big Lake Elementary (3.9 mi), Midnight Sun Family Learning Center (4.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.