For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,553 students in 78704, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in 78704, TX are Richards School 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 average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency 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 Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Richards School 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 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78704, TX Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richards School For Young Women Leaders
Alternative School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2309 Panther Trail
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-3236
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-3236
Gr: 6-12 | 920 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Leadership Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2515 S Congress
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2554
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2554
Gr: 8-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Graduation Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1211 E Oltorf St
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-6635
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-6635
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Travis County Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2515 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2554
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2554
Gr: 7-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Texas School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1102 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 462-5353
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 462-5353
Gr: PK-12 | 500 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Travis Early College High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1211 E Oltorf St
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2527
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2527
Gr: 9-12 | 1,011 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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
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
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
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
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 School 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 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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