For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,059 students in the neighborhood of Northwest Houston, Houston, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Northwest Houston are Academy Of Choice and Spring Woods High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northwest Houston, Houston, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Northwest Houston, Houston, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Spring Woods High School, with 85% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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 Northwest Houston, Houston, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy Of Choice
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9016 Westview Dr
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1500
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1500
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Spring Woods High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2045 Gessner
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-3100
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,020 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Discipline Alternative Education Program
Alternative School
9000 Westview
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1755
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1755
Gr: 1-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Houston, Houston, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Houston, Houston, TX include Academy Of Choice and Spring Woods High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Houston, Houston?
4 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Houston, Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northwest Houston, Houston?
the neighborhood of Northwest Houston, Houston public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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