For the 2025-26 school year, there are 17 public high schools serving 16,073 students in Brownsville, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Brownsville, TX are Brownsville Early College High School, Idea Riverview College Preparatory and Veterans Memorial Early College High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brownsville, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Brownsville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Brownsville, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Veterans Memorial Early College High School, with ≥99% 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Brownsville, TX (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brownsville Early College High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
343 Ringgold Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 698-1476
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 698-1476
Gr: 9-12 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Idea Riverview College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 Palm Dr
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 832-5900
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 832-5900
Gr: 6-12 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Veterans Memorial Early College High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Charger Ln
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-5600
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,294 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Idea Brownsville College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4395 Paredes Line Rd
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 832-5150
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 832-5150
Gr: 6-12 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Idea Frontier College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2800 S Dakota Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 541-2002
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 541-2002
Gr: 6-12 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Idea Robindale College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3802 E Ruben Torres Sr Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-5300
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-5300
Gr: 6-10 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Brownsville
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3451 Dana Ave
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 574-9555
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 574-9555
Gr: 6-12 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Hanna Early College High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2615 Price Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7600
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,278 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Porter Early College High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3500 International Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7800
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,683 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Pace Early College High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
314 W Los Ebanos Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-7700
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,629 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Idea Sports Park College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6650 Old Alice Rd
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 832-5300
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 832-5300
Gr: 6-12 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1212.
Lincoln Park School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7 Orange St
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7880
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7880
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #1313.
Brownsville Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Cummings Pl
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8630
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8630
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #1414.
Rivera Early College High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6955 Fm 802
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-8700
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,185 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Lopez Early College High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3205 S Dakota Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-7400
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,771 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1616.
Triumph Public High Schools-brownsville
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
944 E Los Ebanos Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 372-1433
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 372-1433
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Brownsville Academic Center
Alternative School
3308 Robindale Rd
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 504-6305
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 504-6305
Gr: 6-12
Brownsville, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alexander Magnet High School (Closed 2009)
Magnet School
3600 E Del Mar
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 718-9070
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 718-9070
Bluebonnet Youth Ranch (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
102 Mc Kinnon St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(512) 293-3546
Brownsville, TX 78520
(512) 293-3546
Brownsville Learning Academy Middle School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
4350 Morrison Rd
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 982-2860
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 982-2860
Gr: 6-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Cameron County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
854 E Harrison
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 554-6700
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 554-6700
1800 Cummings Pl
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-8630
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-8630
Gr: 7-8 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Gulf Coast High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1715 Hwy 146 By Pass
Brownsville, TX 78520
(936) 336-1045
Brownsville, TX 78520
(936) 336-1045
Gr: 11 | 1 student
2400 E Van Buren St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2700
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
901 Filmore St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2900
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2801 E 13th St
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2960
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2960
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Brownsville, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Brownsville, TX include Brownsville Early College High School, Idea Riverview College Preparatory and Veterans Memorial Early College High School.
How many public high schools are located in Brownsville?
17 public high schools are located in Brownsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Brownsville?
Brownsville public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Brownsville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Brownsville include: Pace Early College High School vs. Hanna Early College High School, Idea Robindale College Preparatory vs. Idea Brownsville College Preparatory, Hanna Early College High School vs. Pace Early College High School
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