For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,687 students in 79902, TX.
The top ranked public high school in 79902, TX is El Paso High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 79902 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 79902, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 79902 have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is El Paso High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79902, TX Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
El Paso High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 E Schuster Ave
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 496-8300
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 496-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,687 students
79902, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
About Face Jjaep Middle School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
220 Lawton Dr
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 351-3240
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 351-3240
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
220 Lawton St
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 351-3240
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 351-3240
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 79902, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 79902, TX include El Paso High School.
How many public high schools are located in 79902?
1 public high schools are located in 79902.
What is the racial composition of students in 79902?
79902 public high schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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