- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Houston Secondary grew from 211 students in 2022-23 to 227 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 16.7 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 271428000749 · Houston, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
234 enr · 14.6:1 · 24.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Minnesota Virtual Academy High (706 students)
Houston Secondary grew from 211 students in 2022-23 to 227 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE added 16.7 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Houston Secondary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Minnesota Virt
Minnesota Virtual Academy High
706 students
- Minnesota Virt
Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar
392 students
- Minnesota Virt
Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle
333 students
- Houston Elemen 247
Houston Elementary
247 students
- This school 234
Houston Secondary
234 students
- Summit Learnin 22
Summit Learning Program
22 students
What this shows Houston Secondary reports 234 students on the CCD universe file.
How Houston Secondary compares
Houston Secondary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,729
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Houston Public School District reports $12,729 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~234 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 211 (2022-23) → 227 (2023-24), up 16.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.