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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Houston Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 166 public high schools serving 180,321 students in Houston, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Houston, TX are Spring Branch Academic Institute, Carnegie Vanguard High School 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 33% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (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 83%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
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 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Houston, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spring Branch Academic Institute
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
14400 Fern
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-2277
Gr: 1-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Carnegie Vanguard High School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1501 Taft
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 732-3690
Gr: 9-12 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Debakey H S For Health Prof
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2545 Pressler
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 741-2410
Gr: 9-12 | 929 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
T H Rogers School
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5840 San Felipe St
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3565
Gr: K-12 | 1,079 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Kerr High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
8150 Sugarland Howell
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8484
Gr: 9-12 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Alief Early College High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2811 A Hayes Rd
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 988-3010
Gr: 9-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
East Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
220 N Milby St
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 847-4809
Gr: 9-12 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
790 Austin St
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 942-1960
Gr: 9-12 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #99.
Clear Horizons Early College High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13735 Beamer Rd
Houston, TX 77089
(281) 929-4657
Gr: 9-12 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1010.
Houston Gateway Academy - Coral Campus
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1020 Coral St
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-5060
Gr: PK-12 | 961 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Eastwood Academy
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1315 Dumble
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1697
Gr: 9-12 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Spring Early College Academy
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2700 Ww Thorne Dr
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 891-6880
Gr: 9-12 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1313.
Challenge Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5601 W Loop S
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 664-9712
Gr: 9-12 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1414.
North Houston Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8001 Fulton St Bldg C
Houston, TX 77022
(713) 696-6168
Gr: 9-12 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Energy Institute High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3501 Southmore Blvd
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 802-4620
Gr: 9-12 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1616.
Westchester Academy For International Studies
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
901 Yorkchester
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-1800
Gr: 6-12 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1717.
Young Womens Leadership Academy
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
19850 E Hardy Rd
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 233-8930
Gr: 6-10 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Memorial High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
935 Echo Ln
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,636 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1919.
Young Women's College Prep Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1906 Cleburne St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1441
Gr: 6-12 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2020.
Harmony School Of Discovery - Houston
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6270 Barker Cypress Rd
Houston, TX 77084
(281) 861-5105
Gr: 6-12 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2121.
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: #2222.
Houston Academy For International Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1810 Stuart
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1430
Gr: 9-12 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2323.
Harmony School Of Advancement-houston
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3171 N Sam Houston Pkwy W
Houston, TX 77038
(281) 741-8899
Gr: 9-12 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2424.
Dr Kirk Lewis Career And Technical High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1348 Genoa Red Bluff
Houston, TX 77034
(713) 740-5320
Gr: PK-12 | 1,486 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2525.
Clear Lake High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2929 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
(281) 284-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,500 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2626.
Victory Early College High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4141 S Victory St
Houston, TX 77088
(281) 878-7885
Gr: 9-12 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2727.
Stratford High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14555 Fern St
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,394 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2828.
Langham Creek High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
17610 Fm 529
Houston, TX 77095
(281) 463-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 3,011 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2929.
Blanson Cte High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
311 W Rd
Houston, TX 77038
(281) 591-4950
Gr: 9-12 | 1,258 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3030.
South Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1930 Airport Blvd
Houston, TX 77051
(713) 732-3623
Gr: 9-12 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3131.
Harmony Science Academy-houston
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9431 W Sam Houston Pkwy S
Houston, TX 77099
(713) 492-0214
Gr: 9-12 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3232.
H S For Law And Justice
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3503 Coyle
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 867-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3333.
Middle College H S At Hcc Fraga
Alternative School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
301 N Drennan
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 228-3408
Gr: 9-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3434.
Sharpstown International School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8330 Triola
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 778-3440
Gr: 6-12 | 1,352 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3535.
Klein Cain High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10201 Spring Cypress Rd
Houston, TX 77070
(832) 249-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 3,922 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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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 Spring Branch Academic Institute, Carnegie Vanguard High School and Debakey H S For Health Prof.
How many public high schools are located in Houston?
167 public high schools are located in Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in Houston?
Houston public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Houston are often viewed compared to one another?

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