For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,528 students in 77078, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in 77078, TX are Kipp Northeast College Preparatory and North Forest High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 77078 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 77078, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 77078 have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kipp Northeast College Preparatory, with ≥95% 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 77078, TX Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kipp Northeast College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9680 Mesa Dr
Houston, TX 77078
(832) 230-0567
Houston, TX 77078
(832) 230-0567
Grades: 9-12
| 579 students
Rank: #22.
North Forest High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10726 Mesa Dr
Houston, TX 77078
(713) 636-4300
Houston, TX 77078
(713) 636-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 949 students
77078, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
9636 Mesa Rd
Houston, TX 77078
(713) 633-4646
Houston, TX 77078
(713) 633-4646
Grades: 5
| 71 students
8800 Grand River Dr
Houston, TX 77078
(713) 631-7730
Houston, TX 77078
(713) 631-7730
Grades: K-5
| 417 students
North Forest Dropout Recovery (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
10726 Mesa
Houston, TX 77078
(713) 636-6753
Houston, TX 77078
(713) 636-6753
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 77078, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 77078, TX include Kipp Northeast College Preparatory and North Forest High School.
How many public high schools are located in 77078?
2 public high schools are located in 77078.
What is the racial composition of students in 77078?
77078 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).
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