For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,175 students in 79915, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in 79915, TX are Valle Verde Early College High School, Cesar Chavez Academy and Bel Air High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 79915 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 79915, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 79915 have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Valle Verde 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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79915, TX Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valle Verde Early College High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
919 Hunter Dr
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-1500
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Cesar Chavez Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7814 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-9600
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-9600
Gr: 6-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Bel Air High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
731 Yarbrough Dr
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-2000
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,866 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Riverside High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Midway Dr
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-7000
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 952 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: n/an/a
Cesar Chavez Academy Jjaep
Alternative School
7814 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-9600
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-9600
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 79915, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in 79915, TX include Valle Verde Early College High School, Cesar Chavez Academy and Bel Air High School.
How many public high schools are located in 79915?
5 public high schools are located in 79915.
What is the racial composition of students in 79915?
79915 public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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