Best 77073 Texas Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 6,543 students in 77073, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in 77073, TX are Spring Early College Academy, Young Womens Leadership Academy and La Promesa. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 77073 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 77073, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 77073 have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Spring Early College Academy, with ≥95% 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 77073, TX Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spring Early College Academy
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2700 Ww Thorne Dr
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 891-6880
Gr: 9-12 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Young Womens Leadership Academy
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
19850 E Hardy Rd
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 233-8930
Gr: 6-10 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
La Promesa
Alternative School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11101 Airline Dr
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 985-7839
Gr: 9-12 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #44.
Nimitz High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2005 W W Thorne Dr
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 443-7480
Gr: 9-12 | 2,651 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Andy Dekaney High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
22351 Imperial Vly Dr
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 891-7260
Gr: 9-12 | 2,485 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban)
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Century Plaza Dr Ste 180
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 209-3505
Gr: 9-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Richey Academy
Alternative School
341 E Richey Rd Bldg A
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 891-6710
Gr: 6-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 77073, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in 77073, TX include Spring Early College Academy, Young Womens Leadership Academy and La Promesa.
How many public high schools are located in 77073?
7 public high schools are located in 77073.
What is the racial composition of students in 77073?
77073 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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