For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 5,079 students in 77049, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in 77049, TX are Galena Park Isd Career & Technical Echs, High Point East and North Shore Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 77049 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 77049, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 77049 have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Galena Park Isd Career & Technical Echs, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77049, TX Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Galena Park Isd Career & Technical Echs
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5800 Uvalde
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 459-7198
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 459-7198
Grades: 9-12
| 494 students
Rank: #22.
High Point East
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8003 E Sam Houston
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 696-2156
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 696-2156
Grades: 9-11
| 7 students
Rank: #33.
North Shore Senior High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
353 N Castlegory
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-4100
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 4,534 students
Rank: n/an/a
Highpoint
Alternative School
8003 E Sam Houston Pkwy N
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 449-1011
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 449-1011
Grades: 8-12
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
Highpoint School East (Crosby)
Alternative School
8003 E Sam Houston Pkwy
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 696-2163
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 696-2163
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
Highpoint School East (Daep)
Alternative School
8003 E Sam Houston Pkwy N Hy 9
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 459-1190
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 459-1190
Grades: 10-12
| 10 students
77049, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academic Behavior Center Ne (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8003 East Sam Houston Parkway
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 694-6300
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 694-6300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Highpoint East Campus (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8003 E Sam Houston Pkwy N
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 696-2160
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 696-2160
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
13334 Wallisville Rd
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 458-4334
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 458-4334
Grades: PK-7
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 77049, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 77049, TX include Galena Park Isd Career & Technical Echs, High Point East and North Shore Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in 77049?
6 public high schools are located in 77049.
What is the racial composition of students in 77049?
77049 public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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