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Best 77049 Texas Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 5,329 students in 77049, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in 77049, TX are Galena Park Isd Career & Technical Echs, High Point East and Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 77049 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 77049, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 77049 have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Galena Park Isd Career & Technical Echs, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best 77049, TX Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Galena Park Isd Career & Technical Echs
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5800 Uvalde
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 459-7198
Gr: 9-12 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
High Point East
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8003 E Sam Houston
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 696-2156
Gr: 9-11 | 7 students
Rank: #33.
Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5627 S Lake Houston Pkwy
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 844-4700
Gr: 6-9 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
North Shore Senior High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
353 N Castlegory
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 4,284 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Highpoint
Alternative School
8003 E Sam Houston Pkwy N
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 449-1011
Gr: 7-12 | 27 students
Rank: n/an/a
Highpoint School East (Crosby)
Alternative School
8003 E Sam Houston Pkwy
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 696-2163
Gr: 6-11 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Highpoint School East (Daep)
Alternative School
8003 E Sam Houston Pkwy N Hy 9
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 459-1190
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 77049, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in 77049, TX include Galena Park Isd Career & Technical Echs, High Point East and Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory.
How many public high schools are located in 77049?
7 public high schools are located in 77049.
What is the racial composition of students in 77049?
77049 public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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