For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 462 students in Altair, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Altair, TX are Rice High School and Rice Challenge Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Altair, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Altair have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Altair, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rice High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Altair, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rice High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1095 Raider Dr
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Gr: 9-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Rice Challenge Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Fm 3013
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Gr: 9-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Altair, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Colorado County Juvenile Boot Camp (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P O Box 338
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-5243
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-5243
Gr: 6-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rice Aep Middle School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P O Box 338
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-5243
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-5243
Gr: 6-7 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Altair, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Altair, TX include Rice High School and Rice Challenge Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Altair?
2 public high schools are located in Altair.
What is the racial composition of students in Altair?
Altair public high schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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