Houston High School was established in 1989 and is the sole high school of the Germantown Municipal School District (GMSD). Prior to June 2014, HHS was part of the Shelby County Schools system. The GMSD is a family of five schools, Dogwood Elementary (K-5), Farmington Elementary (K-5), Riverdale Elementary (K-8), Houston Middle School (6-8), and Houston High School (9-12). HHS is well known for excellence in academics, arts, and athletics, and activities. GMSD currently boasts the state's highest district ACT average. HHS offers nearly 25 Advanced Placement courses, being one of only four schools in the state to offer the AP Capstone Diploma, and has approximately 200 students in the ACT "30 and Above" Club. The HHS Fine Arts program is state and nationally recognized for excellence in art, band, choir, orchestra, and theater. HHS athletic teams have earned 34 TSSAA state championships, including three girls state championships during the fall of 2015 (cross country, golf, and soccer), and have received "Best of the Preps" recognition in suburban Shelby County for the last eighteen years (1999-2016). HHS offers more than 60 clubs and activities that promote student involvement and encourage philanthropic endeavors.
In 2004, Houston High School added an annex to accommodate the rapid influx of students during several years of rezoning on the part of the Shelby County Schools system. Enrollment swelled to around 2,200, but has leveled off in recent years to approximately 1,900 students.
On November 27, 1994, a strong F2 tornado tore through the school and the surrounding area. Large sections of wall, windows, and parts of the roof were severely damaged by the tornado. The damage was so great that the school was condemned, and the next month was spent making repairs.[5] Students were bused to nearby Germantown High School during the repairs.
HHS athletic teams have earned 34 TSSAA state championships, including three girls state championships during the fall of 2015 (cross country, golf, and soccer), and have received "Best of the Preps" recognition in suburban Shelby County for the last eighteen years (1999-2016).
The Houston Mustangs football program has produced college players, with the most notable alumni being New England Patriots Defensive Tackle David Nugent and Washington Redskins Defensive End Jeremy Jarmon. Houston has also had 2 Mr.Football recipients Abe Felix (2002) & Lincoln Pare (2019).
Former Mustang pitcher, Matt Cain, played 13 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants (Pitcher). A three-time World Series champion, Cain is regarded as a central figure of the Giants' success in the 2010s for his pitching and leadership. Cain threw the 22nd perfect game in Major League Baseball history on June 13, 2012.
Houston also has several clubs
Career & Technical
Accounting Club
CyberPatriot
DECA
FBLA
FCCLA
FFA
HOSA
National Technical Honor Society
Skills USA
Teams Engineering
Technology Student Association
Enriched Academics
ACT 30+ Club
Knowledge Bowl
Mu Alpha Theta
National Art Honor Society
National Honor Society
National Spanish Honor Society
Rho Kappa
Science Olympiad
Teams Engineering
Wordsmith
Liberal Arts
Anime Club
American Chemistry Society
Book Club
Chess Club
Folkdancing Club
French Club
German Club
International Club
Junior Classical League
Science Olympiad
Spanish Club
Thespians
Wordsmith
Leadership & Community Involvement
ACT 30+ Club
Beautifully Unique Club
Best Buddies Club
Beta Club
Beyond Boundaries Club
Bridge Builders
Environmental Club
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Horizons Club
International Club
Jewish Society
Key Club
LeBonheur Club
Model UN
Mustang Mob
PRIDE Club
Random Acts of Kindness Club
Sparkle Cheer
St. Jude Club
Student Government Association
Student Impact Club read more