Best 77002 Texas Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 947 students in 77002, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in 77002, TX are Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts and Harris County Juvenile Detention Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 77002 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 77002, TX have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 77002 have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best 77002, TX Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
790 Austin St
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 942-1960
Gr: 9-12 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Harris County Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Congress St Ste 6500
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 222-4354
Gr: 4-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 77002, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in 77002, TX include Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts and Harris County Juvenile Detention Center.
How many public high schools are located in 77002?
2 public high schools are located in 77002.
What is the racial composition of students in 77002?
77002 public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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