Top 5 Best 77073 Texas Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 6,513 students in 77073, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in 77073, TX are Spring Early College Academy, Young Womens Leadership Academy and La Promesa. 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 22% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (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 76%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Spring Early College Academy, with ≥95% 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 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best 77073, TX Public High Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spring Early College Academy
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2700 Ww Thorne Dr
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 891-6880
Grades: 9-12
| 365 students
Rank: #22.
Young Womens Leadership Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19850 E Hardy Rd
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 233-8930
Grades: 6-9
| 310 students
Rank: #33.
La Promesa
Alternative School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11101 Airline Dr
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 985-7839
Grades: 9-11
| 340 students
Rank: #44.
Nimitz High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2005 W W Thorne Dr
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 443-7480
Grades: 9-12
| 2,752 students
Rank: #55.
Andy Dekaney High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
22351 Imperial Vly Dr
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 891-7260
Grades: 9-12
| 2,481 students
Rank: #66.
Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban)
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
713 E Airtex Dr
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 209-3505
Grades: 9-12
| 144 students
Rank: n/an/a
Richey Academy
Alternative School
341 E Richey Rd Bldg A
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 891-6710
Grades: 6-12
| 121 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 77073 Texas

77073, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2425 W W Thorne Dr
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 209-8200
Grades: 9
| 681 students
19850 E Hardy Rd
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 Spring Early College Academy, Young Womens Leadership Academy and La Promesa.
How many public high schools are located in 77073?
7 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 74% (majority Hispanic).

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