For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 7,612 students in 78501, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in 78501, TX are Achieve Early College High School, Idea Mcallen College Preparatory and Lamar Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 78501 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 78501, TX have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 78501 have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Memorial High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78501, TX Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Achieve Early College High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1601 N 27th St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4200
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 410 students
Rank: #22.
Idea Mcallen College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 N Bentsen Rd
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 429-4100
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 429-4100
Grades: 6-12
| 807 students
Rank: #33.
Lamar Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1009 N 10th St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 632-3222
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 632-3222
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
Rank: #44.
Memorial High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 E Hackberry Ave
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 632-5201
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 632-5201
Grades: 8-12
| 2,060 students
Rank: #55.
Rowe High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2101 N Ware Rd
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 632-5100
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 632-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,910 students
Rank: #66.
Mcallen High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2021 La Vista Ave
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 632-3100
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 632-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,152 students
Rank: #77.
Triumph Public High Schools-mcallen
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 N 17th St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 618-2308
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 618-2308
Grades: 9-12
| 139 students
Rank: n/an/a
Instr/guid Center
Alternative School
2604 Galveston Ave
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4393
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4393
Grades: 6-12
| 32 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southwest Key Program
Alternative School
3900 N 23rd
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 618-6031
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 618-6031
Grades: 10-11
| 3 students
78501, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Beto House High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
4513 West Business Hwy 83
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 580-5300
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 580-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
2000 N 23rd St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 618-9713
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 618-9713
Grades: PK
| 383 students
Jasper High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2000 N 23rd
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 618-1169
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 618-1169
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1601 N 27th St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4200
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4200
Grades: 6-9
| 534 students
2100 Hackberry Ave
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4455
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4455
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
New Hope Middle School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1000 N Mccoll Rd
Mcallen, TX 78501
(361) 563-7979
Mcallen, TX 78501
(361) 563-7979
Grades: 7-8
| 35 students
520 S 23rd St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4353
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4353
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 78501, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 78501, TX include Achieve Early College High School, Idea Mcallen College Preparatory and Lamar Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 78501?
9 public high schools are located in 78501.
What is the racial composition of students in 78501?
78501 public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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