Houston High School vs Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alaska, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houston High School
Big Lake · Public high · Grades 9–12
337 students
Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School
Wasilla · Public high · Grades 6–12
497 students
| Measure | Houston High School Big Lake, Alaska | Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School Wasilla, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #36 of 49 | #32 of 49 |
| National rank | #13950 of 16,910 | #12816 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 337 | 497 |
| Enrollment | 337 | 497 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.1% | 45.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 15% |
| city | Big Lake | Wasilla |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.3 vs 27.1).
- •Houston High School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 15%).
- •Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 27%).
- •Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.5% vs 61.1%).
- •Houston High School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.0).
- •Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School is the larger school with 497 students compared with 337.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Houston High School better than Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School ranks higher (32.3 vs 27.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Houston High School and Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Big Lake and Wasilla in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houston High School: 337. Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School: 497. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houston High School and Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School rank in Alaska?
Houston High School is 36th of 49 and Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School is 32nd of 49 among high schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).