For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,247 students in La Porte, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in La Porte, TX are La Porte High School and The Academy Of Viola Dewalt High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Porte, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in La Porte have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
La Porte, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is La Porte High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% 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 La Porte, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Porte High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 E Fairmont Pkwy
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-7500
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,079 students
Rank: #22.
The Academy Of Viola Dewalt High School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 N 2nd St
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6900
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students
La Porte, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Boys And Girls Harbor Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
514 Bayridge Rd
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 866-1408
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 866-1408
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Highpoint - Daep (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1002 San Jacinto St
La Porte, TX 77571
(713) 604-6906
La Porte, TX 77571
(713) 604-6906
Grades: 9-11
| 2 students
Jjaep Disciplinary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1002 San Jacinto St
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6906
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6906
Grades: 11
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in La Porte, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in La Porte, TX include La Porte High School and The Academy Of Viola Dewalt High School.
How many public high schools are located in La Porte?
2 public high schools are located in La Porte.
What is the racial composition of students in La Porte?
La Porte public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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