Summary:
The Houston Public School District in Minnesota is home to three high schools serving grades 9-12: Minnesota Virtual Academy High, Houston Secondary, and Summit Learning Program. These schools vary in size, performance, and student demographics, offering parents a range of educational options within the district.
Minnesota Virtual Academy High, a public virtual high school, has consistently ranked in the top half of Minnesota high schools, though it is only rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. The school has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 84.2% and a low dropout rate of 4.4%, but its academic performance, as measured by MCA-III test scores, is below the state and district averages in both math and reading proficiency. Houston Secondary, a public high school serving grades 7-12, has a similar 4-year graduation rate and dropout rate, but its academic performance is more mixed, with some grade levels and subject areas performing above the district average, while others are below.
The smallest of the three schools, Summit Learning Program, has a long history of low statewide rankings and a very high percentage of students (86.96%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-need student population. Despite these challenges, Summit Learning Program maintains the same 4-year graduation rate and dropout rate as the other two high schools. Overall, the high schools in the Houston Public School District offer diverse educational options, each with its own strengths and areas for improvement.
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