For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,879 students in the neighborhood of Southeast Houston, Houston, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Southeast Houston are Mount Carmel Academy, Yes Prep - Hobby and Sterling High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southeast Houston, Houston, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Southeast Houston, Houston, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mount Carmel Academy, 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 Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Houston, Houston, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mount Carmel Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7155 Ashburn St
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 643-2008
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 643-2008
Grades: 9-12
| 229 students
Rank: #22.
Yes Prep - Hobby
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8787 Tallyho Rd
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 842-5600
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 842-5600
Grades: 6-10
| 576 students
Rank: #33.
Sterling High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11625 Martindale Rd
Houston, TX 77048
(713) 991-0510
Houston, TX 77048
(713) 991-0510
Grades: 9-12
| 1,341 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Houston, Houston, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Houston, Houston, TX include Mount Carmel Academy, Yes Prep - Hobby and Sterling High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Southeast Houston, Houston?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Southeast Houston, Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southeast Houston, Houston?
the neighborhood of Southeast Houston, Houston 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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