For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,161 students in 78721, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in 78721, TX are Lasa High School, Idea Health Professions College Preparatory and The East Austin College Prep At Mlk. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 78721 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 78721, TX have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 78721 have a Graduation Rate of 98%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
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 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78721, TX Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lasa High School
(Math: 94% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1012 Arthur Stiles Rd
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-5272
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-5272
Gr: 9-12 | 1,616 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Idea Health Professions College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5816 Wilcab Rd
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 822-4350
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 822-4350
Gr: 6-11 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
The East Austin College Prep At Mlk
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5800 E Martin Luther King Jr B
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 287-5050
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 287-5050
Gr: 7-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 78721, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in 78721, TX include Lasa High School, Idea Health Professions College Preparatory and The East Austin College Prep At Mlk.
How many public high schools are located in 78721?
3 public high schools are located in 78721.
What is the racial composition of students in 78721?
78721 public high schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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