For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 9,365 students in 78521, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in 78521, TX are Idea Frontier College Preparatory, Hanna Early College High School and Idea Sports Park College Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 78521 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 78521, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 78521 have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Idea Frontier College Preparatory, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78521, TX Public High Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Idea Frontier College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2800 S Dakota Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 541-2002
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 541-2002
Grades: 6-12
| 763 students
Rank: #22.
Hanna Early College High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2615 Price Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7600
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,336 students
Rank: #33.
Idea Sports Park College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3802 E Ruben Torres Sr Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-5300
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-5300
Grades: 9-11
| 220 students
Rank: #44.
Lopez Early College High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3205 S Dakota Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-7400
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,896 students
Rank: #55.
Porter Early College High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3500 International Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7800
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,844 students
Rank: #66.
Rivera Early College High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6955 Fm 802
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-8700
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-8700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,306 students
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Park School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7 Orange St
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7880
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7880
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #88.
Brownsville Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Cummings Pl
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8630
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8630
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
78521, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cameron County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
854 E Harrison
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 554-6700
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 554-6700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2801 E 13th St
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2960
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2960
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 78521, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 78521, TX include Idea Frontier College Preparatory, Hanna Early College High School and Idea Sports Park College Preparatory.
How many public high schools are located in 78521, TX?
8 public high schools are located in 78521, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in 78521, TX?
78521, TX public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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