For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public high schools serving 31,269 students in Katy, TX. The top ranked public high schools in Katy, TX are Seven Lakes High School, Jordan High School and Tompkins High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Katy, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Katy have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public high schools.
Katy, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Seven Lakes High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Katy, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Seven Lakes High School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9251 S Fry Rd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-2800
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 3,719 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Jordan High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
27500 Fulshear Bend Dr
Katy, TX 77492
(281) 396-6000
Katy, TX 77492
(281) 396-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 3,128 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Tompkins High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4400 Falcon Landing Blvd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-1000
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 3,061 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Calvin Nelms High School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20625 Clay Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 398-8031
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 398-8031
Gr: 9-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Cinco Ranch High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
23440 Cinco Ranch Blvd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-7006
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-7006
Gr: 9-12 | 3,754 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Taylor High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20700 Kingsland Blvd
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 237-3100
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 237-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 3,188 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
Aristoi Classical Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5610 Morton Rd
Katy, TX 77493
(281) 391-5003
Katy, TX 77493
(281) 391-5003
Gr: 5-12 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
Katy High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6331 Hwy Blvd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-6700
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 3,500 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #99.
Cypress Lakes High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5750 Greenhouse Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 856-3800
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 856-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 3,256 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1010.
Paetow High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
23111 Stockdick School Rd
Katy, TX 77493
(281) 234-4906
Katy, TX 77493
(281) 234-4906
Gr: 9-12 | 3,695 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1111.
Morton Ranch High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21000 Franz Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 237-7800
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 237-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,832 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1212.
Leadership Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9120 Katy Hockley Rd
Katy, TX 77493
(713) 222-4629
Katy, TX 77493
(713) 222-4629
Gr: 7-11 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Learning Ctr - West
Alternative School
19350 Rebel Yell
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 855-4310
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 855-4310
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Arthur Miller Career Center
Alternative School
1734 Katyland Dr
Katy, TX 77493
(281) 237-6322
Katy, TX 77493
(281) 237-6322
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Fort Bend Co Alter
Alternative School
1732 Katyland Dr
Katy, TX 77492
(281) 237-6350
Katy, TX 77492
(281) 237-6350
Gr: 9 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Opport Awareness Center
Alternative School
1732 Katyland Dr
Katy, TX 77493
(281) 237-6350
Katy, TX 77493
(281) 237-6350
Gr: 6-12 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Katy, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Calvin Nelms - North East Campus (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
18425 Timber Forest Dr
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 398-8031
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 398-8031
Gr: 2
Calvin Nelms - Northwest (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1346 Wilkins St
Katy, TX 77449
(979) 826-8302
Katy, TX 77449
(979) 826-8302
Gr: K-12
Harris Co Sch For Accelerated Lrn (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1732 Katyland Dr
Katy, TX 77492
(281) 237-6350
Katy, TX 77492
(281) 237-6350
Gr: 10 | 2 students
Raines High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1732 Katyland Dr
Katy, TX 77493
(281) 237-1500
Katy, TX 77493
(281) 237-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Trinity Charter School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
5638 Kingsland Blvd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 392-7505
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 392-7505
Gr: 6-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Katy, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Katy, TX include Seven Lakes High School, Jordan High School and Tompkins High School. Katy has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Texas.
How many public high schools are located in Katy?
17 public high schools are located in Katy.
What is the racial composition of students in Katy?
Katy public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Katy are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Katy include: Jordan High School vs. Seven Lakes High School, Tompkins High School vs. Seven Lakes High School, Paetow High School vs. Seven Lakes High School
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