Best 77004 Texas Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,752 students in 77004, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in 77004, TX are Energy Institute High School, Young Women's College Prep Academy and Houston Academy For International Studies. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 77004 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 77004, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 77004 have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Energy Institute 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 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best 77004, TX Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Energy Institute High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3501 Southmore Blvd
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 802-4620
Gr: 9-12 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Young Women's College Prep Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1906 Cleburne St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1441
Gr: 6-12 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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.
Yellowstone College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3000 Trulley St Ste 200
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 655-0596
Gr: 6-10 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Yates High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3650 Alabama St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 748-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
A+up High School
Charter School
2410 Hamilton St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 955-7557
Gr: 9-10 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
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 77004, TX?
How many public high schools are located in 77004?
7 public high schools are located in 77004.
What is the racial composition of students in 77004?
77004 public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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