Top 5 Best Texas Special Education Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 special education public high schools serving 993 students in Texas.
The top ranked special education public high schools in Texas are Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired, Soar Center and Lane School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Texas special education public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Texas special education public high school have a Graduation Rate of 14%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lane School, with ≤20% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Best Special Education Public High Schools in Texas (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1100 W 45th St
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 206-9167
Grades: 3-12
| 125 students
Rank: #22.
Soar Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4400 W 18th St
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 556-7025
Grades: PK-12
| 212 students
Rank: #33.
Lane School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 Aldine Bender Rd
Houston, TX 77032
(281) 985-6350
Grades: PK-12
| 77 students
Rank: #44.
Jewel C Wietzel Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9131 Yett Bldg 4
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 989-3280
Grades: 12
| 11 students
Rank: #55.
Texas School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1102 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 462-5353
Grades: PK-12
| 471 students
Rank: n/an/a
Burleson Center
Special Education School
4415 Monterrey
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4061
Grades: 12
| 23 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hcc Life Skills Program
Special Education School
1301 Alabama St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 718-6882
Grades: 12
| 74 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked special education public high schools in Texas?
The top ranked special education public high schools in Texas include Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired, Soar Center and Lane School.
How many special education public high schools are located in Texas?
7 special education public high schools are located in Texas.
What is the racial composition of students in Texas?
Texas special education public high schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

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