For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,654 students in 78704, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in 78704, TX are Richards Sch For Young Women Leaders, Travis County Juvenile Detention Center and Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 78704 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 78704, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 78704 have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Travis Early College High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78704, TX Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richards Sch For Young Women Leaders
Alternative School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2309 Panther Trail
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-3236
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-3236
Grades: 6-12
| 907 students
Rank: #22.
Travis County Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2515 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2554
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2554
Grades: 7-12
| 40 students
Rank: #33.
Leadership Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2515 S Congress
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 854-7077
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 854-7077
Grades: 9-11
| 14 students
Rank: #44.
Travis Early College High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1211 E Oltorf St
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2527
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2527
Grades: 9-12
| 1,157 students
Rank: #55.
Texas School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1102 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 462-5353
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 462-5353
Grades: PK-12
| 487 students
Rank: n/an/a
Graduation Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
1211 E Oltorf St
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-6635
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-6635
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
78704, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Graduation Prep Academy Travis (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1211 E Oltorf
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-6635
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-6635
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Mainspring Schools (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1100 W Live Oak St
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-1700
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-1700
Grades: PK
| 25 students
Phoenix Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
400 W Live Oak
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 440-0613
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 440-0613
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Premier H S Of Austin High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1701 West Ben White 100a
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 444-8442
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 444-8442
Grades: 8-12
| 228 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 78704, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 78704, TX include Richards Sch For Young Women Leaders, Travis County Juvenile Detention Center and Leadership Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 78704?
6 public high schools are located in 78704.
What is the racial composition of students in 78704?
78704 public high schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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