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Best High Schools in Houston, Texas

Compare 175 high schools in Houston. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

175
High Schools
Public & Charter Schools
525,339
Total Students
Across Houston
16.1:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
175 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

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Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)4 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)6 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)6 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

  • 0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
  • Largest student enrollment is 8,641 students at Texas Connections Academy At Houston.
  • Best student-teacher ratio is 3:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

About High Schools in Houston

Houston, Texas offers 175 high schools providing comprehensive education for students preparing for college and careers. These schools offer diverse academic programs, extracurricular activities, and advanced placement courses.

Kase Academy

publichighGrade 10-12
8530 C E King Pkwy, Houston, TX 77044
N/A
Rating
Students
104
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

C E King H S

publichighGrade 9-12
11433 E Sam Houston Pkwy N, Houston, TX 77044
N/A
Rating
Students
3,716
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

High Point East

publichighGrade 9-11
8003 E Sam Houston, Houston, TX 77049
N/A
Rating
Students
7
Student-Teacher
:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Sheldon Jjaep

publichighGrade 12-12
2525 Murworth Ste 100, Houston, TX 77054
N/A
Rating
Students
1
Student-Teacher
:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Dr Kirk Lewis Career And Technical H S

publichighPK-12
1348 Genoa Red Bluff, Houston, TX 77034
N/A
Rating
Students
1,486
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Excel Academy (Jjaep)

publichighGrade 9-11
2525 Murworth #100, Houston, TX 77054
N/A
Rating
Students
7
Student-Teacher
:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Carnegie Vanguard H S

publichighGrade 9-12
1501 Taft, Houston, TX 77019
N/A
Rating
Students
855
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Mount Carmel Academy

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
7155 Ashburn St, Houston, TX 77061
N/A
Rating
Students
194
Student-Teacher
30:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Texas Connections Academy At Houston

charter schoolhighGrade 3-12
10550 Richmond Ave Houston Tx #140, Houston, TX 77042
N/A
Rating
Students
8,641
Student-Teacher
30:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Energized For Stem Academy H S

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
7055 Beechnut St, Houston, TX 77074
N/A
Rating
Students
520
Student-Teacher
27:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

North Houston Early College H S

publichighGrade 9-12
8001 Fulton St Bldg C, Houston, TX 77022
N/A
Rating
Students
489
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Harper Daep

publichighGrade 9-12
4425 N Shepherd, Houston, TX 77018
N/A
Rating
Students
76
Student-Teacher
3:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Chavez H S

publichighGrade 9-12
8501 Howard, Houston, TX 77017
N/A
Rating
Students
1,857
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

East Early College H S

publichighGrade 9-12
220 N Milby St, Houston, TX 77003
N/A
Rating
Students
458
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Mickey Leland College Prep Acad For Young Men

publichighGrade 6-12
1700 Gregg St, Houston, TX 77020
N/A
Rating
Students
251
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Houston Math Science And Technology Center

publichighGrade 9-12
9400 Irvington, Houston, TX 77076
N/A
Rating
Students
2,396
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Houston Academy For International Studies

publichighGrade 9-12
1810 Stuart, Houston, TX 77004
N/A
Rating
Students
473
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Highpoint East

publichighGrade 6-12
8003 E Sam Houston Pkwy N, Houston, TX 77049
N/A
Rating
Students
33
Student-Teacher
:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

South Early College H S

publichighGrade 9-12
1930 Airport Blvd, Houston, TX 77051
N/A
Rating
Students
452
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Energy Institute H S

publichighGrade 9-12
3501 Southmore Blvd, Houston, TX 77004
N/A
Rating
Students
663
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

How many high schools are in Houston, Texas?

There are several high schools in Houston, offering diverse academic programs, extracurricular activities, and college preparation courses.

What is the best high school in Houston?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated high schools in Houston include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all high schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Houston?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Houston is 16.1:1.