For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,010 students in 77979, TX.
The top-ranked public high school in 77979, TX is Calhoun High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 77979 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 77979, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 77979 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Calhoun High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77979, TX Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Calhoun High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Sandcrab Blvd
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-3775
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-3775
Gr: 9-12 | 989 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Hope High School
Alternative School
900 N Virginia Rm 10
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-7084
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-7084
Gr: 10-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
77979, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hope Alternative High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
300 Alcoa
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 782-3573
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 782-3573
Gr: 6-11 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 80%
J J A E P High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
300 Alcoa Dr, #12
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-7084
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-7084
Gr: 7-11 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 77979, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in 77979, TX include Calhoun High School.
How many public high schools are located in 77979?
2 public high schools are located in 77979.
What is the racial composition of students in 77979?
77979 public high schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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