Enrollment
234
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, MN
Houston Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Houston Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271428000749
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Houston Secondary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 24.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Houston Secondary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Houston Secondary ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Houston, MN.
School address
District: Houston Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271428000749 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.2%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Houston Secondary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Houston Secondary
Houston Secondary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Houston, Minnesota, enrolling 234 students.
At 14.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 234 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 236 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #85.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 293 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
15.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Houston Public School District also operates Minnesota Virtual Academy High (706 students) and Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar (392 students) alongside Houston Secondary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Houston Secondary compares
Houston Secondary on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.2% | ▼ 43% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 234 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
234
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 51% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,283
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 94.9%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 0.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.8, Houston Secondary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Houston Public School District, which includes Houston Secondary.
$14,283
Per student
-6%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.6%
State 87.0%
Federal 3.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Houston Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Virtual Academy High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Houston Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Summit Learning Program | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Houston Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~234 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Houston Secondary
How many students attend Houston Secondary?
Houston Secondary has 234 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Houston Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Houston Secondary is 14.6:1, which is 8% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Houston Secondary?
24.2% of students at Houston Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Houston Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Houston Secondary is White at 94.9% of enrollment, in Houston, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Houston Secondary?
Houston Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Houston Secondary rank among public schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Houston Secondary ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Houston, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Houston on the city page.
Is Houston Secondary a good school?
Houston Secondary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Houston Public School District?
Besides Houston Secondary, Houston Public School District also operates Minnesota Virtual Academy High (706 students), Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar (392 students), and Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle (333 students). See the Houston Public School District district page for the complete list.
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