For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,841 students in 78744, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in 78744, TX are Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory, Harmony School Of Excellence - Austin and Kipp Austin Brave. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 78744 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 78744, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 78744 have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kipp Austin Brave, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78744, TX Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 E Slaughter Ln
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 822-4200
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 822-4200
Grades: 6-12
| 731 students
Rank: #22.
Harmony School Of Excellence - Austin
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2100 E St Elmo Rd
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 693-0000
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 693-0000
Grades: 6-12
| 558 students
Rank: #33.
Kipp Austin Brave
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5107 S Ih 35 Frontage Rd
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 651-2225
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 651-2225
Grades: 9-12
| 581 students
Rank: #44.
Kipp Paseo Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6800 Metropolis Dr
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 921-5707
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 921-5707
Grades: 5-9
| 436 students
Rank: #55.
Wayside Sci-tech Middle And High School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6405 S Ih 35
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 220-9120
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 220-9120
Grades: 6-12
| 535 students
78744, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
The Echelon (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1834 E Oltorf
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 444-8442
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 444-8442
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 78744, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 78744, TX include Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory, Harmony School Of Excellence - Austin and Kipp Austin Brave.
How many public high schools are located in 78744?
5 public high schools are located in 78744.
What is the racial composition of students in 78744?
78744 public high schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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