For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,636 students in 79902, TX.
The top-ranked public high school in 79902, TX is El Paso High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 79902 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 79902, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 79902 have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is El Paso High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79902, TX Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
El Paso High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 E Schuster Ave
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 496-8300
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 496-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,636 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
79902, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
About Face Jjaep Middle School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
220 Lawton Dr
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 351-3240
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 351-3240
Gr: 4-5
220 Lawton St
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 351-3240
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 351-3240
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 79902, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in 79902, TX include El Paso High School.
How many public high schools are located in 79902?
1 public high schools are located in 79902.
What is the racial composition of students in 79902?
79902 public high schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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