For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,181 students in 78702, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in 78702, TX are Alternative Learning Center, Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute and Garza Independence High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 78702 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 78702, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 78702 have a Graduation Rate of 41%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Eastside Early College High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78702, TX Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4900 Gonzales St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2554
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2554
Gr: 6-12 | 97 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3101 S Austin Ave
Austin, TX 78702
(254) 471-4864
Austin, TX 78702
(254) 471-4864
Gr: 4-12 | 12 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Garza Independence High School
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Chicon
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-8600
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-8600
Gr: 10-12 | 188 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Eastside Early College High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 Thompson St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-5810
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-5810
Gr: 9-12 | 689 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Texans Can Academy - Austin
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2406 Rosewood Ave
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 477-4226
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 477-4226
Gr: 9-12 | 195 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
78702, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4900 Gonzales St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Gr: PK | 44 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Austin Can Academy Charter School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
2406 Rosewood
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 477-4226
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 477-4226
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
George M Kozmetsky School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2200 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 997-8872
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 997-8872
Gr: 2 | 1 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
4900 Gonzales
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Gr: K-2 | 334 students Minority enrollment: 98%
4900 Gonzales
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-6120
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-6120
Gr: 6 | 215 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Learn4life-austin (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
901 E 12th St
Austin, TX 78702
(816) 695-5575
Austin, TX 78702
(816) 695-5575
Gr: 9-12
84 Robert Martinez Jr St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-4408
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-4408
Gr: PK-5 | 172 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
The Refuge (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
2200 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 750-0426
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 750-0426
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 78702, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 78702, TX include Alternative Learning Center, Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute and Garza Independence High School.
How many public high schools are located in 78702?
5 public high schools are located in 78702.
What is the racial composition of students in 78702?
78702 public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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