For the 2024 school year, there are 161 public high schools serving 183,305 students in Houston, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Houston, TX are Spring Branch Academic Institute, Debakey H S For Health Prof and Carnegie Vanguard High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houston, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Houston have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Houston, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Memorial High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Houston, TX (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spring Branch Academic Institute
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
14400 Fern
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-2277
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-2277
Grades: 1-12
| 140 students
Rank: #22.
Debakey H S For Health Prof
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2545 Pressler
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 741-2410
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 741-2410
Grades: 9-12
| 891 students
Rank: #33.
Carnegie Vanguard High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1501 Taft
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 732-3690
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 732-3690
Grades: 9-12
| 913 students
Rank: #44.
Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
790 Austin St
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 942-1960
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 942-1960
Grades: 9-12
| 781 students
Rank: #55.
Alief Early College High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2811 A Hayes Rd
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 988-3010
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 988-3010
Grades: 9-12
| 412 students
Rank: #66.
T H Rogers School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5840 San Felipe St
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3565
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3565
Grades: PK-12
| 978 students
Rank: #77.
Kerr High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8150 Sugarland Howell
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8484
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8484
Grades: 9-12
| 790 students
Rank: #88.
Memorial High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
935 Echo Ln
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-2500
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-2500
Grades: 8-12
| 2,531 students
Rank: #99.
Clear Horizons Early College High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13735 Beamer Rd
Houston, TX 77089
(281) 929-4657
Houston, TX 77089
(281) 929-4657
Grades: 9-12
| 416 students
Rank: #1010.
Houston Gateway - Coral Campus
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1020 Coral St
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-5060
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-5060
Grades: PK-12
| 854 students
Rank: #1111.
Eastwood Academy
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1315 Dumble
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1697
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1697
Grades: 9-12
| 398 students
Rank: #1212.
East Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
220 N Milby St
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 847-4809
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 847-4809
Grades: 9-12
| 448 students
Rank: #1313.
Challenge Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5601 W Loop S
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 664-9712
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 664-9712
Grades: 9-12
| 477 students
Rank: #1414.
Clear Lake High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2929 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
(281) 284-1900
Houston, TX 77058
(281) 284-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,490 students
Rank: #1515.
North Houston Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8001 Fulton St Bldg C
Houston, TX 77022
(713) 696-6168
Houston, TX 77022
(713) 696-6168
Grades: 9-12
| 485 students
Rank: #1616.
Langham Creek High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17610 Fm 529
Houston, TX 77095
(281) 463-5400
Houston, TX 77095
(281) 463-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,806 students
Rank: #1717.
Cypress Creek High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9815 Grant Rd
Houston, TX 77070
(281) 897-4200
Houston, TX 77070
(281) 897-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 3,269 students
Rank: #1818.
Houston For International Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1810 Stuart
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1430
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1430
Grades: 9-12
| 460 students
Rank: #1919.
Energy Institute High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3501 Southmore Blvd
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 802-4620
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 802-4620
Grades: 9-12
| 696 students
Rank: #2020.
Dr Kirk Lewis Career And Technical High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1348 Genoa Red Bluff
Houston, TX 77034
(713) 740-5320
Houston, TX 77034
(713) 740-5320
Grades: PK-12
| 1,458 students
Rank: #2121.
Galena Park Isd Career & Technical Echs
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5800 Uvalde
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 459-7198
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 459-7198
Grades: 9-12
| 456 students
Rank: #2222.
Cypress Falls High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9811 Huffmeister Rd
Houston, TX 77095
(281) 856-1000
Houston, TX 77095
(281) 856-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,882 students
Rank: #2323.
Stratford High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14555 Fern St
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-3400
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,229 students
Rank: #2424.
Westchester For International Studies
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 Yorkchester
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-1800
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-1800
Grades: 6-12
| 866 students
Rank: #2525.
Blanson Cte High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
311 W Rd
Houston, TX 77038
(281) 591-4950
Houston, TX 77038
(281) 591-4950
Grades: 9-12
| 1,350 students
Rank: #2626.
Jersey Village High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7600 Solomon St
Houston, TX 77040
(713) 896-3400
Houston, TX 77040
(713) 896-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 3,336 students
Rank: #2727.
H S For Law And Justice
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3503 Coyle
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 867-5100
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 867-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 439 students
Rank: #2828.
Klein Cain High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10201 Spring Cypress Rd
Houston, TX 77070
(832) 249-4000
Houston, TX 77070
(832) 249-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 3,830 students
Rank: #2929.
Lamar High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3325 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 522-5960
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 522-5960
Grades: 9-12
| 2,943 students
Rank: #3030.
Harmony School Of Advancement-houston
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3171 N Sam Houston Pkwy W
Houston, TX 77038
(281) 741-8899
Houston, TX 77038
(281) 741-8899
Grades: 9-12
| 734 students
Rank: #3131.
Cypress Ridge High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7900 N Eldridge Pkwy
Houston, TX 77041
(281) 807-8000
Houston, TX 77041
(281) 807-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 3,038 students
Rank: #3232.
Beta Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10929 Almeda Genoa Rd
Houston, TX 77034
(832) 331-2460
Houston, TX 77034
(832) 331-2460
Grades: 3-12
| 714 students
Rank: #3333.
Mayde Creek High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19202 Groschke Rd
Houston, TX 77084
(281) 237-3063
Houston, TX 77084
(281) 237-3063
Grades: 9-12
| 2,827 students
Rank: #3434.
Kipp Houston High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10711 Kipp Way St
Houston, TX 77099
(832) 328-1051
Houston, TX 77099
(832) 328-1051
Grades: 9-12
| 669 students
Rank: #3535.
Avalos P-tech School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2430 Aldine Mail Route Rd
Houston, TX 77039
(281) 985-2100
Houston, TX 77039
(281) 985-2100
Grades: 9-11
| 365 students
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Houston, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
9016 Westview
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1500
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1500
Grades: 6-8
| 21 students
A C E Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
13601 Woodforest Blvd
Houston, TX 77015
(713) 450-9086
Houston, TX 77015
(713) 450-9086
Grades: 9-12
| 109 students
3233 Weslayan
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 892-6700
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 892-6700
Grades: 1-12
| 123 students
A+ Unlimited Potential - Museum District (Closed 2021)
Charter School
5100 Montrose Blvd
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 204-3837
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 204-3837
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Academic Behavior Center East (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
7703 S Loop E
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 242-8036
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 242-8036
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Academic Behavior Center Ne (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8003 East Sam Houston Parkway
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 694-6300
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 694-6300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Academic Behavior Center West (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
7800 Westglen
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 339-9411
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 339-9411
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Academy Of Houston (Closed 2004)
Charter School
8282 Bissonnet Ste 400
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 270-6100
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 270-6100
Grades: PK-9
| 414 students
Accelerated Intermediate Academy - (Closed 2009)
Charter School
1201 N Nw Loop 323
Houston, TX 77225
(903) 526-1730
Houston, TX 77225
(903) 526-1730
Grades: 6
| n/a students
Adaptive Behavior Center (Closed 2004)
Special Education School
12508 Windfern Rd
Houston, TX 77064
(281) 897-4174
Houston, TX 77064
(281) 897-4174
Grades: 6-12
| 31 students
Added Incentives (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
6400 Southwest Freeway, Suite
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 771-6573
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 771-6573
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
Advanced Virtual Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1102 Telephone Rd
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 926-4528
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 926-4528
Grades: 9-12
| 211 students
Aldine Ed Placement Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1617-b Lauder Rd
Houston, TX 77039
(281) 985-6685
Houston, TX 77039
(281) 985-6685
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Aldine J J A E P Middle School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2525 Murworth Dr
Houston, TX 77054
(713) 669-0799
Houston, TX 77054
(713) 669-0799
Grades: 8
| n/a students
10650 N Fwy
Houston, TX 77037
(281) 878-6800
Houston, TX 77037
(281) 878-6800
Grades: 9
| 703 students
10401 Scott St
Houston, TX 77051
(713) 732-3690
Houston, TX 77051
(713) 732-3690
Grades: 9-12
| 173 students
400 Victoria
Houston, TX 77022
(713) 696-2755
Houston, TX 77022
(713) 696-2755
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Alphonso Crutch's-life Support Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
7115 Clarewood
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 779-9990
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 779-9990
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Alta Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
8329 Lawndale
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-8801
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-8801
Grades: 9-12
| 490 students
American Academy Of Excellence Cha (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
P O Box 52877
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 283-9235
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 283-9235
Grades: 9-12
| 144 students
12525 Fondren
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 728-2860
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 728-2860
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
4810 Redbud St
Houston, TX 77033
(979) 703-8820
Houston, TX 77033
(979) 703-8820
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4924 Griggs Rd
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 748-2262
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 748-2262
Grades: PK-2
| 145 students
Beechnut Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
7055 Beechnut
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 394-3500
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 394-3500
Grades: 6-12
| 195 students
Beta Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
9701 Almeda Genoa Rd
Houston, TX 77075
(832) 331-2460
Houston, TX 77075
(832) 331-2460
Grades: PK-2
| 584 students
Bethel's Learning Center (Closed 2015)
Charter School
14442 Fonmeadow
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 728-5076
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 728-5076
Grades: K-6
| 220 students
Bethune Academy (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
2500 S Victory Dr
Houston, TX 77088
(281) 878-0380
Houston, TX 77088
(281) 878-0380
Grades: 3-4
| 441 students
8787 North Houston Rosslyn
Houston, TX 77088
(713) 983-6877
Houston, TX 77088
(713) 983-6877
Grades: PK-6
| 125 students
1417 Houston Ave
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 226-2620
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 226-2620
Grades: PK-K
| 235 students
Burnett-bayland Rehabilitation Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
6500 A Chimney Rock
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 222-4429
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 222-4429
Grades: 6-12
| 93 students
C O R E Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
12707 Cullen Blvd
Houston, TX 77047
(713) 457-2848
Houston, TX 77047
(713) 457-2848
Grades: K-11
| 478 students
Calvin Nelms Hospital Campus (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1120 Cypress Sta Dr
Houston, TX 77090
(281) 398-8031
Houston, TX 77090
(281) 398-8031
Grades: 1-11
| n/a students
3031 Ellington
Houston, TX 77088
(281) 878-0320
Houston, TX 77088
(281) 878-0320
Grades: 5-6
| 768 students
10720 Southview St
Houston, TX 77047
(713) 732-3600
Houston, TX 77047
(713) 732-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Carson Parke High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
262 N Sam Houston Pkwy
Houston, TX 77060
(361) 994-1214
Houston, TX 77060
(361) 994-1214
Grades: 7-10
| 5 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Houston, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Houston, TX include Spring Branch Academic Institute, Debakey H S For Health Prof and Carnegie Vanguard High School.
How many public high schools are located in Houston, TX?
161 public high schools are located in Houston, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in Houston, TX?
Houston, TX public high schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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