Best 78704 Texas Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,654 students in 78704, TX.

The top ranked public high schools in 78704, TX are Richards Sch For Young Women Leaders, Leadership Academy and Graduation Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high schools in zipcode 78704 have an score of 30% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 78704, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.

Public high school in zipcode 78704 have a of 90%, which is equal to the Texas average of 90%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Richards Sch For Young Women Leaders, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78704, TX Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Richards Sch For Young Women Leaders

Alternative School

(Math: 59% | Reading: 80%)
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Top 20%

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2309 Panther Trail
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-3236

Gr: 6-12 | 907 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Rank: #22.

Leadership Academy

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
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2515 S Congress
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 854-7077

Gr: 9-11 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Rank: #33.

Graduation Preparatory Academy

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
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1211 E Oltorf St
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-6635

Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Rank: #44.

Travis County Juvenile Detention Center

Alternative School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
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2515 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2554

Gr: 7-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #55.

Texas School For The Deaf

Special Education School

(Math: 13% | Reading: 14%)
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1102 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 462-5353

Gr: PK-12 | 487 students Minority enrollment: 62%

Rank: #66.

Travis Early College High School

(Math: 4% | Reading: 19%)
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1211 E Oltorf St
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2527

Gr: 9-12 | 1,157 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 78704 Texas

78704, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Graduation Prep Academy Travis (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

1211 E Oltorf
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-6635

Gr: 9-12

Mainspring Schools (Closed 2023)

Charter School

1100 W Live Oak St
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-1700

Gr: PK | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Phoenix Academy (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

400 W Live Oak
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 440-0613

Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Premier H S Of Austin High School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

1701 West Ben White 100a
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 444-8442

Gr: 8-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 78704, TX?

The top ranked public high schools in 78704, TX include Richards Sch For Young Women Leaders, Leadership Academy and Graduation Preparatory Academy.

How many public high schools are located in 78704?

6 public high schools are located in 78704.

What is the racial composition of students in 78704?

78704 public high schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).