For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 5,669 students in 79924, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in 79924, TX are Transmountain Early College High School, Harmony School Of Innovation - El Paso and Parkland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 79924 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 79924, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 79924 have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Transmountain Early College High School, with ≥95% 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 79924, TX Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Transmountain Early College High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9570 Gateway N Blvd Ec
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 887-6805
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 887-6805
Gr: 9-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Harmony School Of Innovation - El Paso
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5210 Fairbanks Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 757-2929
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 757-2929
Gr: PK-12 | 1,361 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Parkland High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5932 Quail Ave
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 434-6000
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 434-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,582 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Andress High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5400 Sun Valley Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 236-4000
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 236-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,425 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Irvin High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5400 Sanders
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 587-3500
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 587-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
79924, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4860 Tropicana Ave
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 231-2600
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 231-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
5411 Wren Ave
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 780-1040
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 780-1040
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
5249 Bastille Ave
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 231-2560
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 231-2560
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Dr Lorenzo G Lafarelle Jjaep Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
4500 Lawrence Ave
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 751-7186
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 751-7186
Gr: 7 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
5515 Will Ruth Ave
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 231-2760
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 231-2760
Gr: PK-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 79924, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in 79924, TX include Transmountain Early College High School, Harmony School Of Innovation - El Paso and Parkland High School.
How many public high schools are located in 79924?
5 public high schools are located in 79924.
What is the racial composition of students in 79924?
79924 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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