For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 5,641 students in 77073, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in 77073, TX are La Promesa, Nimitz High School and Andy Dekaney High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 77073 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 77073, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 77073 have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nimitz High School, with 84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77073, TX Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Promesa
Alternative School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11101 Airline Dr
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 985-7839
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 985-7839
Grades: 9-10
| 254 students
Rank: #22.
Nimitz High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2005 W W Thorne Dr
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 443-7480
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 443-7480
Grades: 9-12
| 2,772 students
Rank: #33.
Andy Dekaney High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
22352 Imperial Vly Dr
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 891-7260
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 891-7260
Grades: 9-12
| 2,401 students
Rank: #44.
Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
713 E Airtex Dr
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 209-3505
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 209-3505
Grades: 9-12
| 156 students
Rank: n/an/a
Richey Academy
Alternative School
341 E Richey Rd Bldg A
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 891-6710
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 891-6710
Grades: 7-12
| 58 students
77073, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2425 W W Thorne Dr
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 209-8200
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 209-8200
Grades: 9
| 681 students
19850 E Hardy Rd
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 233-8930
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 233-8930
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
19850 E Hardy Rd
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 233-8930
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 233-8930
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 77073, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 77073, TX include La Promesa, Nimitz High School and Andy Dekaney High School.
How many public high schools are located in 77073?
5 public high schools are located in 77073.
What is the racial composition of students in 77073?
77073 public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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