For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,164 students in 78721, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in 78721, TX are Lasa High School, Idea Health Professions College Preparatory and Texas Empowerment Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 78721 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 78721, TX have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 78721 have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lasa High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78721, TX Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lasa High School
(Math: 91% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1012 Arthur Stiles Rd
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-2589
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-2589
Grades: 9-12
| 1,432 students
Rank: #22.
Idea Health Professions College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5816 Wilcab Rd
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 822-4350
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 822-4350
Grades: 6-9
| 264 students
Rank: #33.
Texas Empowerment Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6414 N Hampton Dr
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 494-1076
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 494-1076
Grades: 3-12
| 242 students
Rank: #44.
The East Austin College Prep At Mlk
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5800 E Martin Luther King Jr B
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 287-5050
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 287-5050
Grades: 7-12
| 226 students
78721, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1012 Arthur Stiles
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-5810
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-5810
Grades: 9-11
| 260 students
1203 Springdale Rd
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-4488
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-4488
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 78721, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 78721, TX include Lasa High School, Idea Health Professions College Preparatory and Texas Empowerment Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 78721?
4 public high schools are located in 78721.
What is the racial composition of students in 78721?
78721 public high schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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