For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 422 students in Altair, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Altair, TX are Rice High School and Rice Challenge Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Altair, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Altair have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Altair, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rice 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 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Altair, TX (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rice High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1095 Raider Dr
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Grades: 9-12
| 334 students
Rank: #22.
Rice Challenge Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Fm 3013
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Grades: 9-12
| 88 students
Altair, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Colorado County Juvenile Boot Camp (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P O Box 338
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-5243
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-5243
Grades: 6-12
| 36 students
Rice Aep Middle School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P O Box 338
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-5243
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-5243
Grades: 6-7
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Altair, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Altair, TX include Rice High School and Rice Challenge Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Altair?
2 public high schools are located in Altair.
What is the racial composition of students in Altair?
Altair public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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