For the 2024 school year, there are 720 alternative public high schools serving 67,719 students in Texas.
The top ranked alternative public high schools in Texas are Collegiate High School, Arlington Collegiate High School and Calvin Nelms High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Texas alternative public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Texas alternative public high school have a Graduation Rate of 60%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Woodson Center For Excellence, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public High Schools in Texas (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Collegiate High School
Alternative School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
101 Baldwin Blvd St Clair Bldg
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 698-2425
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 698-2425
Grades: 9-12
| 402 students
Rank: #22.
Arlington Collegiate High School
Alternative School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2224 Southeast Pkwy
Arlington, TX 76018
(817) 515-3550
Arlington, TX 76018
(817) 515-3550
Grades: 9-12
| 412 students
Rank: #33.
Calvin Nelms High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20625 Clay Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 398-8031
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 398-8031
Grades: 9-12
| 153 students
Rank: #44.
Boulevard Heights
Alternative School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5100 El Campo
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 814-6400
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 814-6400
Grades: 1-12
| 44 students
Rank: #55.
Ischool Virtual Of Texas
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Lakeway Dr
Lewisville, TX 75029
(888) 729-0622
Lewisville, TX 75029
(888) 729-0622
Grades: 9-12
| 624 students
Rank: #66.
Richards Sch For Young Women Leaders
Alternative School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2206 Prather Ln
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-3236
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-3236
Grades: 6-12
| 895 students
Rank: #77.
Triumph Public High Schools-el Paso East
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1599 George Dieter Dr
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 298-3637
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 298-3637
Grades: 9-12
| 129 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Clearfork Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7820 Hanger Cutoff Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76135
(254) 644-9111
Fort Worth, TX 76135
(254) 644-9111
Grades: 8-12
| 19 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Lubbock-cooper New Hope Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12011 Kenosha Ave
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 863-7100
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 863-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Middle College H S At Hcc Fraga
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 N Drennan
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 228-3408
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 228-3408
Grades: 9-12
| 129 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Rise
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
605 W House St
Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 331-1690
Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 331-1690
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Elvis J Ballew High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 E Hwy 83
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2520
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2520
Grades: 11-12
| 66 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Premier H S Of Del Rio
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1701 Kings Way
Lewisville, TX 75029
(830) 298-2100
Lewisville, TX 75029
(830) 298-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
Rank: #14 - 2714. - 27.
Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9600 Eagle Dr
Mont Belvieu, TX 77580
(281) 576-2221
Mont Belvieu, TX 77580
(281) 576-2221
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
Rank: #14 - 2714. - 27.
Azleway - Willow Bend
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2902 Hwy 31 E
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 565-6801
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 565-6801
Grades: 7-12
| 8 students
Rank: #14 - 2714. - 27.
Falls Career High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1800 Colt Cir
Marble Falls, TX 78654
(830) 798-3621
Marble Falls, TX 78654
(830) 798-3621
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
Rank: #14 - 2714. - 27.
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
889 S 25th St
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 671-4648
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 671-4648
Grades: 7-12
| 9 students
Rank: #14 - 2714. - 27.
North Plains Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1015 N Maddox Ave
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-8774
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-8774
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
Rank: #14 - 2714. - 27.
The Phoenix Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
902 E Broad St
Mansfield, TX 76063
(682) 314-1700
Mansfield, TX 76063
(682) 314-1700
Grades: 10-12
| 70 students
Rank: #14 - 2714. - 27.
Premier H S Of South Irving
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
551 Ryan Plaza Dr
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Rank: #14 - 2714. - 27.
Reach High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1101 Merritt
Fort Worth, TX 76114
(817) 252-2390
Fort Worth, TX 76114
(817) 252-2390
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Rank: #14 - 2714. - 27.
The Refuge
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2200 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 750-0426
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 750-0426
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Rank: #14 - 2714. - 27.
Rgv Youth Recovery Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
29783 Rangerville Raod
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 428-5200
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 428-5200
Grades: 8-12
| 10 students
Rank: #14 - 2714. - 27.
Safe Haven
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
28158 Sh 6
Hempstead, TX 77445
(512) 633-0795
Hempstead, TX 77445
(512) 633-0795
Grades: 7-10
| 9 students
Rank: #14 - 2714. - 27.
Seton Home
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1115 Mission Rd
San Antonio, TX 78210
(210) 834-4127
San Antonio, TX 78210
(210) 834-4127
Grades: 8-11
| 7 students
Rank: #14 - 2714. - 27.
Telles Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2851 Grant Ave Bldg A
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-7800
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-7800
Grades: 6-11
| 30 students
Rank: #14 - 2714. - 27.
Trinity Charter School - Spring Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2929 Fm 2920
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 706-7566
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 706-7566
Grades: 7-12
| 13 students
Rank: #2828.
Options High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12380 Pine Springs
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-1300
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Amarillo Collegiate Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6000 S Georgia
Lewisville, TX 75029
(806) 367-5447
Lewisville, TX 75029
(806) 367-5447
Grades: K-12
| 461 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Holmgreen Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8580 Ewing Halsell
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-5460
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-5460
Grades: PK-12
| 67 students
Rank: #31 - 3631. - 36.
Annunciation Maternity Home
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3610 Shell Rd
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 644-9111
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 644-9111
Grades: 8-12
| 2 students
Rank: #31 - 3631. - 36.
Cesar Chavez Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7814 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-9600
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-9600
Grades: 7-12
| 95 students
Rank: #31 - 3631. - 36.
Jourdanton Daep
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1508 Campbell Ave
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2925
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2925
Grades: 6-12
| 10 students
Rank: #31 - 3631. - 36.
Linda Tutt High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
404 Hughes St
Sanger, TX 76266
(940) 458-5701
Sanger, TX 76266
(940) 458-5701
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Rank: #31 - 3631. - 36.
Oceans Behavioral Health
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4225 Woods Pl
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 698-6600
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 698-6600
Grades: 6-12
| 5 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public high schools in Texas?
The top ranked alternative public high schools in Texas include Collegiate High School, Arlington Collegiate High School and Calvin Nelms High School.
How many alternative public high schools are located in Texas?
720 alternative public high schools are located in Texas.
What is the racial composition of students in Texas?
Texas alternative public high schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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