Case Study: Houston County High School boosts flex block efficiency and reduces hallway issues with Minga

How Houston County High School significantly improved its flex period and hallway management to keep more students engaged in learning

Houston County High School, a small rural Title I school, faced the dual challenge of managing a new "Flex Block" period for personalized learning and excessive student hallway wanderings with limited resources. Their manual, spreadsheet-based system for student assignment was time-consuming and inefficient, while a lack of clear hall pass procedures created congestion and safety concerns. They partnered with Minga to find a solution.

Implementing Minga’s FlexTime module streamlined the scheduling of flex and study hall assignments, saving administrators significant time. Minga’s digital hall passes and centralized check-in system provided oversight of student movement, reducing hallway traffic. The results included 58 extra hours of instructional time per month, 4,780 student check-ins for Flex Block in two months, and a 15% decrease in hall pass usage, demonstrating Minga's positive impact on efficiency and student engagement.

Houston County High School

Josh Rutherford

Principal