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Best South Central Houston Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 3,644 students in the neighborhood of South Central Houston, Houston, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in South Central Houston are East Early College High School, Eastwood Academy and Houston Academy For International Studies. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Central Houston, Houston, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average).
the neighborhood of South Central Houston, 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 East Early College High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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 the neighborhood of South Central Houston, Houston, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
Austin High School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Dumble
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,181 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Community Services-sec
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1102 Telephone Rd
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 967-5285
Gr: K-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Hcc Life Skills Program
Special Education School
1301 Alabama St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 718-6882
Gr: 12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Central Houston, Houston, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Central Houston, Houston, TX include East Early College High School, Eastwood Academy and Houston Academy For International Studies.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Central Houston, Houston?
8 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Central Houston, Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Central Houston, Houston?
the neighborhood of South Central Houston, Houston public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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