For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,269 students in 78721, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in 78721, TX are Lasa High School, Idea Health Professions College Preparatory and Texas Empowerment Academy. 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 55% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 78721, TX have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 78721 have a Graduation Rate of 96%, 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 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (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) 414-2589
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-2589
Gr: 9-12 | 1,518 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 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: 6-10 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Texas Empowerment Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6414 N Hampton Dr
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 494-1076
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 494-1076
Gr: 3-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #44.
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 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
78721, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1012 Arthur Stiles
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-5810
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-5810
Gr: 9-11 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 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 Texas Empowerment Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 78721?
4 public high schools are located in 78721.
What is the racial composition of students in 78721?
78721 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).
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