For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,815 students in 79904, TX.
The top ranked public high school in 79904, TX is Chapin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 79904 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 79904, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 79904 have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chapin High School, with 83% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79904, TX Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chapin High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7000 Dyer St
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 236-4400
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 236-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,815 students
79904, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3700 Thomason Ave
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 231-2580
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 231-2580
Grades: PK-5
| 261 students
Dr Lorenzo G Lafarelle Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
5209 Hercules
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 751-7186
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 751-7186
Grades: 6-8
| 13 students
Hospital Class (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
4931 Hercules Ave
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 231-5488
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 231-5488
Grades: PK-12
| 43 students
4500 Lawrence Ave
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 231-2800
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 231-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 530 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 79904, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 79904, TX include Chapin High School.
How many public high schools are located in 79904?
1 public high schools are located in 79904.
What is the racial composition of students in 79904?
79904 public high schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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