Top 10 Best Travis County Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 84 public high schools serving 64,897 students in Travis County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Travis County, TX are Lasa High School, Westlake High School and Hill Country Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Travis County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Travis County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Travis County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lasa 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 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Travis County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lasa High School
(Math: 91% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1012 Arthur Stiles Rd
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-2589
Grades: 9-12
| 1,518 students
Rank: #22.
Westlake High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4100 Westbank Dr
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 732-9280
Grades: 9-12
| 2,811 students
Rank: #33.
Hill Country Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1300 Walsh Tarleton Rd
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 732-9220
Grades: 6-9
| 968 students
Rank: #44.
Chaparral Star Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
14046 Summit Dr
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 989-2672
Grades: K-12
| 360 students
Rank: #55.
Vandegrift High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9500 Mcneil Dr
Austin, TX 78750
(512) 570-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,522 students
Rank: #66.
Westwood High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12400 Mellow Meadow Dr
Austin, TX 78750
(512) 464-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,792 students
Rank: #77.
Bowie High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4103 Slaughter Ln
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 414-5247
Grades: 9-12
| 2,899 students
Rank: #88.
Valor North Austin
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14200 N Interstate 35
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 646-4168
Grades: K-11
| 996 students
Rank: #99.
Mccallum High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5600 Sunshine Dr
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 414-2519
Grades: 9-12
| 1,861 students
Rank: #1010.
Lake Travis High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3324 Ranch Rd 620 S
Austin, TX 78738
(512) 533-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 3,677 students
Rank: #1111.
Richards Sch For Young Women Leaders
Alternative School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2309 Panther Trail
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-3236
Grades: 6-12
| 907 students
Rank: #1212.
Valor South Austin
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
220 Foremost Dr
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 646-4170
Grades: K-12
| 827 students
Rank: #1313.
Idea Rundberg College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9504 N Interstate 35
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 822-4800
Grades: 6-12
| 764 students
Rank: #1414.
Anderson High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8403 Mesa Dr
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 414-2538
Grades: 9-12
| 2,167 students
Rank: #1515.
Austin High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1715 W Cesar Chavez
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 414-2505
Grades: 9-12
| 2,296 students
Rank: #1616.
University Of Texas At Austin High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2901 N Ih 35
Austin, TX 78713
(512) 232-3503
Grades: 9-12
| 788 students
Rank: #1717.
Hendrickson High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
19201 Colorodo Sand Dr
Pflugerville, TX 78660
(512) 594-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,106 students
Rank: #1818.
Nyos Lamar Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12301 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 583-6967
Grades: 6-12
| 786 students
Rank: #1919.
Rosedale
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7505 Silvercrest Dr
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-3617
Grades: PK-12
| 148 students
Rank: #2020.
Idea Montopolis College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1701 Vargas Rd
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 646-2800
Grades: 6-12
| 753 students
Rank: #2121.
Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6700 Middle Fiskville Rd
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 956-4406
Grades: 9-12
| 112 students
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4900 Gonzales St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2554
Grades: 6-12
| 97 students
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Austin St Hospital
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1111 W 6th St
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 499-1700
Grades: 6-12
| 16 students
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Travis County Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2515 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2554
Grades: 7-12
| 40 students
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Trinity Charter Schools-fort Worth Campus-e Semina
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2461 E Seminary Dr
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 706-7566
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #2626.
Graduation Prep Academy Navarro
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1201 Payton Gin Rd
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 414-2896
Grades: 9-12
| 69 students
Rank: #2727.
University High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2007 University Dr
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 751-4534
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Rank: #2828.
Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3101 S Austin Ave
Austin, TX 78702
(254) 471-4864
Grades: 4-12
| 12 students
Rank: #2929.
Idea Pflugerville College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1901 E Wells Branch Pkwy
Pflugerville, TX 78660
(512) 822-4700
Grades: 6-11
| 583 students
Rank: #3030.
Harmony Science Academy-pflugerville
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1421 Wells Branch Pkwy W Ste 2
Pflugerville, TX 78660
(512) 251-5000
Grades: 6-12
| 795 students
Rank: #3131.
International High School
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≤1%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7104 Berkman Dr
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 414-6817
Grades: 9-10
| 210 students
Rank: #3232.
Idea Health Professions College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5816 Wilcab Rd
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 822-4350
Grades: 6-10
| 298 students
Rank: #3333.
The Excel Center (For Adults)
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 E Mlk Industrial Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 531-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 506 students
Rank: #3434.
Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 E Slaughter Ln
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 822-4200
Grades: 6-12
| 731 students
Rank: #3535.
Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 W 45th St
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 206-9167
Grades: 4-12
| 123 students
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Travis County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4900 Gonzales St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Grades: PK
| 44 students
1401 A W Pecan St
Pflugerville, TX 78660
(512) 594-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 212 students
1401 A W Pecan
Pflugerville, TX 78660
(512) 594-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 18 students
American Youthworks Charter School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
Charter School
216 East 4th St
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 744-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 156 students
American Youthworks Charter School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
1901 E Ben White Blvd
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 744-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 279 students
1901 E Ben White Blvd
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 744-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 170 students
Austin Can Academy Charter School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
2406 Rosewood
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 477-4226
Grades: 9-12
| 390 students
2410 E Riverside, Ste G
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 447-1333
Grades: 5-6
| 105 students
3100 E 4th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2043
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Cross Creek (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
8402 Cross Park Dr
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 997-8872
Grades: 7-11
| 4 students
4900 Mueller Blvd
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 324-0000
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
1200 Rundberg Ln
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 414-9010
Grades: PK
| 217 students
1012 Arthur Stiles
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-5810
Grades: 9-11
| 260 students
The Echelon (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1834 E Oltorf
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 444-8442
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1015 Norwood Park Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 531-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 118 students
1400 E Mlk Industrial Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 531-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
P O Box 7667
Austin, TX 78713
(512) 232-7694
Grades: K-8
| 13 students
2200 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 997-8872
Grades: 2
| 1 students
1211 E Oltorf
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-6635
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
4900 Gonzales
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Grades: K-2
| 334 students
4900 Gonzales
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-6120
Grades: 6
| 215 students
4500 Manchaca Rd
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-2094
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1701 E 12th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 926-1166
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
8509 Fm 969
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 651-2168
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
8509 Fm 969 Bldg 676
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 651-1921
Grades: 6-8
| 115 students
10435 Burnet Road
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 232-1872
Grades: 6-12
| 1 students
Learn4life-austin (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
901 E 12th St
Austin, TX 78702
(816) 695-5575
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1100 W Live Oak St
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-1700
Grades: PK
| 25 students
1605 Kramer Ln
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 977-9200
Grades: K-5
| 125 students
Meridell (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
P O Box 7667
Austin, TX 78713
(512) 232-7695
Grades: K-12
| 95 students
84 Robert Martinez Jr St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-4408
Grades: PK-5
| 172 students
10802 Fm 2621
Austin, TX 78713
(512) 232-5652
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
Munday (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
4800 Manor Rd
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 997-8872
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
7632 Hwy 71 West
Austin, TX 78735
(512) 288-9722
Grades: 3-10
| 9 students
600 E Parsons
Manor, TX 78653
(512) 278-4269
Grades: PK
| 13 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Travis County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Travis County, TX include Lasa High School, Westlake High School and Hill Country Middle School.
How many public high schools are located in Travis County?
84 public high schools are located in Travis County.
What is the racial composition of students in Travis County?
Travis County public high schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Travis County are often viewed compared to one another?

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