For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 963 students in 78702, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in 78702, TX are The Refuge, Alternative Learning Center and Garza Independence High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 78702 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 78702, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 78702 have a Graduation Rate of 68%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Eastside Early College High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78702, TX Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Refuge
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2200 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 750-0426
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 750-0426
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4900 Gonzales St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2554
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2554
Grades: 6-12
| 114 students
Rank: #33.
Garza Independence High School
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Chicon
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-8600
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-8600
Grades: 10-12
| 150 students
Rank: #44.
Eastside Early College High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 Thompson St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-5810
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-5810
Grades: 9-12
| 699 students
Rank: n/an/a
Learn4life-austin
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
901 E 12th St
Austin, TX 78702
(816) 695-5575
Austin, TX 78702
(816) 695-5575
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
78702, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4900 Gonzales St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Grades: PK
| 44 students
Austin Can Academy Charter School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
2406 Rosewood
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 477-4226
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 477-4226
Grades: 9-12
| 390 students
3100 E 4th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2043
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2043
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
George M Kozmetsky School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
2200 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 997-8872
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 997-8872
Grades: 2
| 1 students
Idea Allan Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
4900 Gonzales
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Grades: K-2
| 334 students
Idea Allan College Prep (Closed 2014)
Charter School
4900 Gonzales
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-6120
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-6120
Grades: 6
| 215 students
1701 E 12th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 926-1166
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 926-1166
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
84 Robert Martinez Jr St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-4408
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-4408
Grades: PK-5
| 172 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 78702, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 78702, TX include The Refuge, Alternative Learning Center and Garza Independence High School.
How many public high schools are located in 78702?
5 public high schools are located in 78702.
What is the racial composition of students in 78702?
78702 public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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