For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 8,963 students in the neighborhood of Alief, Houston, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Alief are Kipp Houston High School, Admin Services and Elsik High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Alief, Houston, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Alief, Houston, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kipp Houston High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Alief, Houston, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kipp Houston High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 64%)
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
| 657 students
Rank: #22.
Admin Services
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4250 Cook Rd
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 498-8110
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 498-8110
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Elsik High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12601 High Star
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 498-8110
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 498-8110
Grades: 9-12
| 4,119 students
Rank: #44.
Hastings High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4410 Cook Rd
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 498-8110
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 498-8110
Grades: 9-12
| 3,867 students
Rank: #55.
Phoenix School At Southwest Schools
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9920 W Sam Houston Pkwy S
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 784-6345
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 784-6345
Grades: 3-12
| 137 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alief Learning Ctr (6-12)
Alternative School
4427 Belle Park
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8000
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8000
Grades: 6-12
| 175 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Alief, Houston, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Alief, Houston, TX include Kipp Houston High School, Admin Services and Elsik High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Alief, Houston?
5 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Alief, Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Alief, Houston?
the neighborhood of Alief, Houston public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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