Best Southeast Austin Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,391 students in the neighborhood of Southeast Austin, Austin, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Southeast Austin are Harmony School Of Excellence - Austin, Kipp Austin Brave and Kipp Paseo Preparatory School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southeast Austin, Austin, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Southeast Austin, Austin, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kipp Austin Brave, 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 Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Austin, Austin, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harmony School Of Excellence - Austin
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 E St Elmo Rd
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 693-0000
Gr: 6-12 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Kipp Austin Brave
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5107 S Ih 35 Frontage Rd
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 651-2225
Gr: 9-12 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Kipp Paseo Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6800 Metropolis Dr
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 921-5707
Gr: 6-10 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
The Excel Center For Adults - South Austin
Alternative School
Charter School
1901 E Ben White Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 531-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Austin, Austin, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Austin, Austin, TX include Harmony School Of Excellence - Austin, Kipp Austin Brave and Kipp Paseo Preparatory School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Southeast Austin, Austin?
4 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Southeast Austin, Austin.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southeast Austin, Austin?
the neighborhood of Southeast Austin, Austin 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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