For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,806 students in Galveston, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Galveston, TX are Aim College & Career Prep, Ball High School and Odyssey Academy - Galveston. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Galveston, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Galveston have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Galveston, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ball High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 77% 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 Galveston, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aim College & Career Prep
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5200 Ave N 1/2
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6302
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6302
Gr: 8-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Ball High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4115 Ave O
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 766-5700
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 766-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,905 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Odyssey Academy - Galveston
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2412 61st St
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 750-9289
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 750-9289
Gr: PK-12 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Galveston Co J J A E P
Alternative School
3904 Ave T
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 766-5800
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 766-5800
Gr: 8-11 | 5 students
Galveston, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Aim Middle School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1110 21st St
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 762-1576
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 762-1576
Gr: 5-8
5200 Ave N
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 765-7022
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 765-7022
Gr: PK-6 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 445:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
4116 Ave North 1/2
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 765-7633
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 765-7633
Gr: PK-4
1120 21st St
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6900
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6900
Gr: 7-9 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Galveston Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1110 Moody
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 765-0270
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 765-0270
Gr: 6-12
Parker Elementary Daep (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
6802 Jones Dr
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 744-5257
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 744-5257
Gr: K-6 | 1 student
1110 Moody Ave
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 765-5759
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 765-5759
Gr: PK-6 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Student Alter Instr Lrn School(Sails) (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
2915 81st
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 744-8962
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 744-8962
3014 Sealy
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 761-6400
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 761-6400
Gr: 5-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Galveston, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Galveston, TX include Aim College & Career Prep, Ball High School and Odyssey Academy - Galveston.
How many public high schools are located in Galveston?
4 public high schools are located in Galveston.
What is the racial composition of students in Galveston?
Galveston public high schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Galveston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Galveston include: Aim College & Career Prep vs. Odyssey Academy - Galveston, Odyssey Academy - Galveston vs. Aim College & Career Prep, Aim College & Career Prep vs. Ball High School
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