For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 891 students in the neighborhood of University Place, Houston, TX.
The top-ranked public high school in University Place is Debakey H S For Health Prof. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of University Place, Houston, TX public high school have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 95% (versus the 47% statewide average).
the neighborhood of University Place, Houston, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Debakey H S For Health Prof, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of University Place, Houston, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Debakey H S For Health Prof
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2545 Pressler
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 741-2410
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 741-2410
Gr: 9-12 | 929 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of University Place, Houston, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of University Place, Houston, TX include Debakey H S For Health Prof.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of University Place, Houston?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of University Place, Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of University Place, Houston?
the neighborhood of University Place, Houston public high schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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