For the 2024-25 school year, there are 164 public high schools serving 180,515 students in Houston, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Houston, TX are Carnegie Vanguard High School, Spring Branch Academic Institute and Debakey H S For Health Prof. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houston, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Houston have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Houston, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Blanson Cte 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 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Houston, TX (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carnegie Vanguard High School
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1501 Taft
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 732-3690
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 732-3690
Grades: 9-12
| 841 students
Rank: #22.
Spring Branch Academic Institute
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
14400 Fern
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-2277
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-2277
Grades: K-12
| 145 students
Rank: #33.
Debakey H S For Health Prof
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2545 Pressler
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 741-2410
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 741-2410
Grades: 9-12
| 916 students
Rank: #44.
T H Rogers School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5840 San Felipe St
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3565
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3565
Grades: K-12
| 1,063 students
Rank: #55.
Alief Early College High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2811 A Hayes Rd
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 988-3010
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 988-3010
Grades: 9-12
| 407 students
Rank: #66.
Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
790 Austin St
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 942-1960
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 942-1960
Grades: 9-12
| 786 students
Rank: #77.
Kerr High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8150 Sugarland Howell
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8484
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8484
Grades: 9-12
| 804 students
Rank: #88.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12550 Vindon
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-3900
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-3900
Grades: 6-9
| 1,281 students
Rank: #99.
East Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
220 N Milby St
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 847-4809
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 847-4809
Grades: 9-12
| 452 students
Rank: #1010.
Houston Gateway Academy - Coral Campus
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1020 Coral St
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-5060
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-5060
Grades: PK-12
| 914 students
Rank: #1111.
Eastwood Academy
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1315 Dumble
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1697
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1697
Grades: 9-12
| 390 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Clear Horizons Early College High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13735 Beamer Rd
Houston, TX 77089
(281) 929-4657
Houston, TX 77089
(281) 929-4657
Grades: 9-12
| 425 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Energy Institute High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3501 Southmore Blvd
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 802-4620
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 802-4620
Grades: 9-12
| 676 students
Rank: #1414.
Challenge Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5601 W Loop S
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 664-9712
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 664-9712
Grades: 9-12
| 454 students
Rank: #1515.
Young Women's College Prep Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1906 Cleburne St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1441
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1441
Grades: 6-12
| 400 students
Rank: #1616.
H S For Law And Justice
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3503 Coyle
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 867-5100
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 867-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 436 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
North Houston Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8001 Fulton St Bldg C
Houston, TX 77022
(713) 696-6168
Houston, TX 77022
(713) 696-6168
Grades: 9-12
| 475 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
South Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1930 Airport Blvd
Houston, TX 77051
(713) 732-3623
Houston, TX 77051
(713) 732-3623
Grades: 9-12
| 391 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Spring Early College Academy
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 Southridge
Houston, TX 77090
(281) 891-6223
Houston, TX 77090
(281) 891-6223
Grades: 9-12
| 377 students
Rank: #2020.
Houston Academy For International Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1810 Stuart
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1430
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1430
Grades: 9-12
| 461 students
Rank: #2121.
Westchester Academy For International Studies
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 Yorkchester
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-1800
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-1800
Grades: 6-12
| 890 students
Rank: #2222.
Kipp Sharpstown Colege Prep
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8440 Westpark Dr
Houston, TX 77063
(281) 879-3005
Houston, TX 77063
(281) 879-3005
Grades: 5-9
| 595 students
Rank: #2323.
Memorial High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
935 Echo Ln
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-2500
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,555 students
Rank: #2424.
Harmony School Of Discovery - Houston
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6270 Barker Cypress Rd
Houston, TX 77084
(281) 861-5105
Houston, TX 77084
(281) 861-5105
Grades: 6-12
| 839 students
Rank: #2525.
Harmony School Of Excellence-houston
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7340 N Gessner Dr
Houston, TX 77040
(713) 983-8668
Houston, TX 77040
(713) 983-8668
Grades: K-9
| 1,056 students
Rank: #2626.
Galena Park Isd Career & Technical Echs
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5800 Uvalde
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 459-7198
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 459-7198
Grades: 9-12
| 464 students
Rank: #2727.
Langham Creek High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17610 Fm 529
Houston, TX 77095
(281) 463-5400
Houston, TX 77095
(281) 463-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,781 students
Rank: #2828.
Clear Lake High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2929 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
(281) 284-1900
Houston, TX 77058
(281) 284-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,533 students
Rank: #2929.
Beta Academy
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10929 Almeda Genoa Rd
Houston, TX 77034
(832) 331-2460
Houston, TX 77034
(832) 331-2460
Grades: 5-12
| 584 students
Rank: #3030.
Dr Kirk Lewis Career And Technical High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1348 Genoa Red Bluff
Houston, TX 77034
(713) 740-5320
Houston, TX 77034
(713) 740-5320
Grades: PK-12
| 1,451 students
Rank: #3131.
Middle College H S At Hcc Fraga
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 N Drennan
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 228-3408
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 228-3408
Grades: 9-12
| 132 students
Rank: #3232.
Blanson Cte High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
311 W Rd
Houston, TX 77038
(281) 591-4950
Houston, TX 77038
(281) 591-4950
Grades: 9-12
| 1,299 students
Rank: #3333.
Victory Early College High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4141 S Victory St
Houston, TX 77088
(281) 878-7885
Houston, TX 77088
(281) 878-7885
Grades: 9-12
| 405 students
Rank: #3434.
Cypress Falls High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9811 Huffmeister Rd
Houston, TX 77095
(281) 856-1000
Houston, TX 77095
(281) 856-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,865 students
Rank: #3535.
Stratford High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14555 Fern St
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-3400
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,272 students
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Houston, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
9016 Westview
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1500
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1500
Grades: 6-8
| 21 students
A C E Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
13601 Woodforest Blvd
Houston, TX 77015
(713) 450-9086
Houston, TX 77015
(713) 450-9086
Grades: 9-12
| 109 students
3233 Weslayan
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 892-6700
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 892-6700
Grades: 1-12
| 123 students
5100 Montrose Blvd
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 204-3837
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 204-3837
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Academic Behavior Center East (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
7703 S Loop E
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 242-8036
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 242-8036
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Academic Behavior Center Ne (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8003 East Sam Houston Parkway
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 694-6300
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 694-6300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Academic Behavior Center West (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
7800 Westglen
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 339-9411
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 339-9411
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
8282 Bissonnet Ste 400
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 270-6100
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 270-6100
Grades: PK-9
| 414 students
1201 N Nw Loop 323
Houston, TX 77225
(903) 526-1730
Houston, TX 77225
(903) 526-1730
Grades: 6
| n/a students
Adaptive Behavior Center (Closed 2004)
Special Education School
12508 Windfern Rd
Houston, TX 77064
(281) 897-4174
Houston, TX 77064
(281) 897-4174
Grades: 6-12
| 31 students
Added Incentives (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
6400 Southwest Freeway, Suite
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 771-6573
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 771-6573
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
Advanced Virtual Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1102 Telephone Rd
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 926-4528
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 926-4528
Grades: 9-12
| 211 students
Aldine Ed Placement Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1617-b Lauder Rd
Houston, TX 77039
(281) 985-6685
Houston, TX 77039
(281) 985-6685
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
10650 N Fwy
Houston, TX 77037
(281) 878-6800
Houston, TX 77037
(281) 878-6800
Grades: 9
| 703 students
10401 Scott St
Houston, TX 77051
(713) 732-3690
Houston, TX 77051
(713) 732-3690
Grades: 9-12
| 173 students
400 Victoria
Houston, TX 77022
(713) 696-2755
Houston, TX 77022
(713) 696-2755
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Alphonso Crutch's-life Support Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
7115 Clarewood
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 779-9990
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 779-9990
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Alta Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8329 Lawndale
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-8801
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-8801
Grades: 9-12
| 490 students
American Academy Of Excellence Cha (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
P O Box 52877
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 283-9235
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 283-9235
Grades: 9-12
| 144 students
12525 Fondren
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 728-2860
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 728-2860
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
4810 Redbud St
Houston, TX 77033
(979) 703-8820
Houston, TX 77033
(979) 703-8820
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4924 Griggs Rd
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 748-2262
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 748-2262
Grades: PK-2
| 145 students
Beechnut Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
7055 Beechnut
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 394-3500
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 394-3500
Grades: 6-12
| 195 students
Beta Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
9701 Almeda Genoa Rd
Houston, TX 77075
(832) 331-2460
Houston, TX 77075
(832) 331-2460
Grades: PK-4
| 848 students
14442 Fonmeadow
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 728-5076
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 728-5076
Grades: K-6
| 220 students
2500 S Victory Dr
Houston, TX 77088
(281) 878-0380
Houston, TX 77088
(281) 878-0380
Grades: 3-4
| 441 students
8787 North Houston Rosslyn
Houston, TX 77088
(713) 983-6877
Houston, TX 77088
(713) 983-6877
Grades: PK-6
| 125 students
1417 Houston Ave
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 226-2620
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 226-2620
Grades: PK-K
| 235 students
Burnett-bayland Rehabilitation Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
6500 A Chimney Rock
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 222-4429
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 222-4429
Grades: 6-12
| 93 students
12707 Cullen Blvd
Houston, TX 77047
(713) 457-2848
Houston, TX 77047
(713) 457-2848
Grades: K-11
| 478 students
Calvin Nelms Hospital Campus (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1120 Cypress Sta Dr
Houston, TX 77090
(281) 398-8031
Houston, TX 77090
(281) 398-8031
Grades: 1-11
| n/a students
3031 Ellington
Houston, TX 77088
(281) 878-0320
Houston, TX 77088
(281) 878-0320
Grades: 5-6
| 768 students
10720 Southview St
Houston, TX 77047
(713) 732-3600
Houston, TX 77047
(713) 732-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Cates Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
9920 W Sam Houston Pkwy S Ste
Houston, TX 77009
(281) 782-4628
Houston, TX 77009
(281) 782-4628
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Cep High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
8805 Ferndale Ave
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 740-0000
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 740-0000
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Houston, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Houston, TX include Carnegie Vanguard High School, Spring Branch Academic Institute and Debakey H S For Health Prof.
How many public high schools are located in Houston?
164 public high schools are located in Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in Houston?
Houston public high schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Houston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Houston include: Stratford High School vs. Memorial High School, Energy Institute High School vs. Lamar High School, Wheatley High School vs. Furr High School
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