For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,740 students in 79930, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in 79930, TX are Telles Academy, Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy and College Career Technology Academy (Ccta). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 79930 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 79930, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 79930 have a Graduation Rate of 65%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Austin High School, with 80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79930, TX Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Telles Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2851 Grant Ave Bldg A
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-7800
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-7800
Grades: 6-12
| 45 students
Rank: #22.
Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy
(Math: 33% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2231 Arizona Ave
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-4830
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-4830
Grades: 6-12
| 450 students
Rank: #33.
College Career Technology Academy (Ccta)
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2851 Grant
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-7700
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 148 students
Rank: #44.
Austin High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Memphis Ave
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-4200
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,097 students
Rank: n/an/a
1170 Walnut St
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-7900
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-7900
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
79930, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4400 Elm St
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 231-2260
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 231-2260
Grades: 6-8
| 595 students
2851 Grant Ave
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 587-2620
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 587-2620
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Moreno Annex (Closed 2004)
Special Education School
2300 Murchison
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 565-2748
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 565-2748
Grades: 6-12
| 11 students
2300 San Diego
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-0400
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-0400
Grades: PK
| 12 students
Sunset High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2851 Grant
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 779-4199
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 779-4199
Grades: 9-12
| 214 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 79930, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 79930, TX include Telles Academy, Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy and College Career Technology Academy (Ccta).
How many public high schools are located in 79930?
5 public high schools are located in 79930.
What is the racial composition of students in 79930?
79930 public high schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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