For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 16,127 students in the neighborhood of Northside, Houston, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Northside are Blanson Cte High School, Yes Prep - 5th Ward and La Promesa. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northside, 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 32% (versus the 47% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Northside, Houston, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Blanson Cte High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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 Northside, Houston, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blanson Cte High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
311 W Rd
Houston, TX 77038
(281) 591-4950
Houston, TX 77038
(281) 591-4950
Grades: 9-12
| 1,277 students
Rank: #22.
Yes Prep - 5th Ward
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1305 Benson St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 924-0600
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 924-0600
Grades: 6-12
| 940 students
Rank: #33.
La Promesa
Alternative School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11101 Airline Dr
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 985-7839
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 985-7839
Grades: 9-11
| 340 students
Rank: #44.
Heights High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
413 E 13th St
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 865-4400
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 865-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,521 students
Rank: #55.
Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Gregg St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2668
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2668
Grades: 6-12
| 302 students
Rank: #66.
Yes Prep - White Oak
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5620 W Tidwell
Houston, TX 77091
(713) 924-5200
Houston, TX 77091
(713) 924-5200
Grades: 6-12
| 984 students
Rank: #77.
Washington B T High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4204 Yale St
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 696-6600
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 696-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 837 students
Rank: #88.
Yes Prep - Northside
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5215 Jensen Dr
Houston, TX 77026
(713) 924-0400
Houston, TX 77026
(713) 924-0400
Grades: 6-12
| 948 students
Rank: #99.
Aldine High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11101 Airline Dr
Houston, TX 77037
(281) 448-5231
Houston, TX 77037
(281) 448-5231
Grades: 9-12
| 2,564 students
Rank: #1010.
Northside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Quitman
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 226-4900
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 226-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,141 students
Rank: #1111.
Houston Heights Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1125 Lawrence St
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 868-9797
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 868-9797
Grades: 9-12
| 179 students
Rank: #1212.
Wheatley High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4801 Providence
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-3900
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-3900
Grades: 9-12
| 616 students
Rank: #1313.
Texans Can Academy - Houston North
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3401 Hardy St
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 659-4226
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 659-4226
Grades: 9-12
| 252 students
Rank: #1414.
Eisenhower High School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7922 Antoine Dr
Houston, TX 77088
(281) 878-0900
Houston, TX 77088
(281) 878-0900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,483 students
Rank: n/an/a
Highpoint
Alternative School
8003 E Sam Houston Pkwy N
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 449-1011
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 449-1011
Grades: 8-12
| 13 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Northside, Houston, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Northside, Houston, TX include Blanson Cte High School, Yes Prep - 5th Ward and La Promesa.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Northside, Houston?
16 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Northside, Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northside, Houston?
the neighborhood of Northside, Houston public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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