For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,272 students in the neighborhood of Central El Paso, El Paso, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Central El Paso are Telles Academy and Bowie High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central El Paso, El Paso, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 47% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Central El Paso, El Paso, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 71%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bowie High School, with 74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Central El Paso, El Paso, TX (2026)
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.
Bowie High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 S San Marcial St
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 236-7000
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 236-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,003 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Central El Paso, El Paso, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Central El Paso, El Paso, TX include Telles Academy and Bowie High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Central El Paso, El Paso?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Central El Paso, El Paso.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central El Paso, El Paso?
the neighborhood of Central El Paso, El Paso public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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