For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,566 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 23% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), 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 64%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Austin High School, with 77% 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79930, TX Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy
(Math: 34% | 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
Gr: 6-12 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
College Career Technology Academy (Ccta)
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2851 Grant
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-7700
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Austin High School
(Math: 13% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 946 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
79930, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4400 Elm St
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 231-2260
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 231-2260
Gr: 6-8 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Moreno Annex (Closed 2004)
Special Education School
2300 Murchison
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 565-2748
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 565-2748
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 91%
2300 San Diego
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-0400
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-0400
Gr: PK | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Sunset High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2851 Grant
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 779-4199
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 779-4199
Gr: 9-12 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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 75% (majority Hispanic).
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