For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,766 students in 79904, TX.
The top-ranked public high school in 79904, TX is Chapin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 79904 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 79904, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 79904 have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chapin High School, with 84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79904, TX Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chapin High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7000 Dyer St
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 236-4400
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 236-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,766 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
79904, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3700 Thomason Ave
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 231-2580
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 231-2580
Gr: PK-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Dr Lorenzo G Lafarelle Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
5209 Hercules
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 751-7186
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 751-7186
Gr: 6-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Hospital Class (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
4931 Hercules Ave
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 231-5488
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 231-5488
Gr: PK-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
4500 Lawrence Ave
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 231-2800
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 231-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 79904, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in 79904, TX include Chapin High School.
How many public high schools are located in 79904?
1 public high schools are located in 79904.
What is the racial composition of students in 79904?
79904 public high schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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