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Top 3 Best 77020 Texas Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,897 students in 77020, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in 77020, TX are Yes Prep - 5th Ward, Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men and Wheatley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 77020 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 77020, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 77020 have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Yes Prep - 5th Ward, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Best 77020, TX Public High Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Yes Prep - 5th Ward
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1305 Benson St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 924-0600
Grades: 6-12
| 943 students
Rank: #22.
Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men
(Math: 22% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Gregg St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2668
Grades: 6-12
| 311 students
Rank: #33.
Wheatley High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4801 Providence
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-3900
Grades: 9-12
| 643 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 77020 Texas

77020, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Contemporary Lrn Ctrdevry Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
Magnet School
1700 Gregg
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2651
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Crawford Elementary School (Closed 2012)
1510 Jensen Dr
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2634
Grades: PK-5
| 243 students
E O Smith Elementary School (Closed 2012)
1701 Bringhurst St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2668
Grades: PK-5
| 165 students
H P Carter Career Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1700 Gregg St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2651
Grades: 7-12
| 31 students
Houston Drop Back In Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1305 Benson
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 670-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 93 students
Pleasant Hill Academy Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
1305 Benson
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 224-3232
Grades: PK-5
| 114 students
Smith Education Center (Closed 2012)
1701 Bringhurst
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2668
Grades: 6-8
| 241 students
Wheately Child Development Elementary School (Closed 2023)
4900 Market St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-3900
Grades: 9-12
| 902 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 77020, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 77020, TX include Yes Prep - 5th Ward, Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men and Wheatley High School.
How many public high schools are located in 77020?
3 public high schools are located in 77020.
What is the racial composition of students in 77020?
77020 public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

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