B
Good
72/100

Houston High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 12501 W Hawk Lane, Big Lake, AK 99652
Overall
B
72/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 27% · Math 17% proficient · 54th percentile in Alaska
Graduation
B
77% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Alaska schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

72
Repit Score
out of 100
372
Students
enrolled
14.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%54/100reading 66th percentile, math 43rd percentile among Alaska high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%61/10077% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 32% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Alaska schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −5 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Alaska. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency27% (−7 pts vs. state avg 34%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency17% (−14 pts vs. state avg 31%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate77% (+7 pts vs. state avg 70%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Alaska state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White27%22%reading -23 pts, math -16 pts12th percentile (list)
Low-income25%25%reading +7 pts, math +12 pts79th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 12501 W Hawk Lane
City Big Lake
ZIP Code 99652
District 0200510
NCES School ID 020051000586
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 99652

Understanding the community around Houston High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $70,694
Per Capita Income $39,995
Poverty Rate 8.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 35.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.2%
High School or Higher 95.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $259,500
Median Rent $993
Owner-Occupied 73.2%
Renter-Occupied 26.8%
View full data for ZIP 99652 →

Thinking about moving into this school’s area? See what homes and rents actually cost in ZIP 99652 — values, rent, and how it compares to nearby ZIPs. Free, no signup. See 99652 housing costs →

Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Houston High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 59.4%
Female 40.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 62.1%
Two or More Races 19.1%
American Indian 10.0%
Hispanic/Latino 5.7%
Asian 1.6%
Black 0.5%
Pacific Islander 1.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 372
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Houston High School?
Houston High School has a Repit School Score of 72 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Houston High School?
Houston High School has 372 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1.
What grades does Houston High School serve?
Houston High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Houston High School receive per student?
Houston High School receives $18,753 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.

Other Schools in 99652

View all schools and real estate data for 99652 →

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026