For the 2025 school year, there are 739 alternative public high schools serving 72,553 students in Texas.
The top ranked alternative public high schools in Texas are Arlington Collegiate High School, Boulevard Heights and Richards Sch For Young Women Leaders. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Texas alternative public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Texas alternative public high school have a Graduation Rate of 63%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Woodson Center For Excellence, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public High Schools in Texas (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arlington Collegiate High School
Alternative School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2224 Southeast Pkwy
Arlington, TX 76018
(817) 515-3550
Arlington, TX 76018
(817) 515-3550
Gr: 9-12 | 405 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Boulevard Heights
Alternative School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5100 El Campo
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 814-6400
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 814-6400
Gr: 2-12 | 32 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Richards Sch For Young Women Leaders
Alternative School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2309 Panther Trail
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-3236
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-3236
Gr: 6-12 | 907 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Collegiate High School
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Baldwin Blvd St Clair Bldg
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 698-2425
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 698-2425
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Lubbock-cooper New Hope Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12011 Kenosha Ave
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 993-2323
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 993-2323
Gr: 10-12 | 36 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Elvis J Ballew High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 E Hwy 83
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2520
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2520
Gr: 9-12 | 136 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #7 - 157. - 15.
Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9600 Eagle Dr
Mont Belvieu, TX 77580
(281) 576-2221
Mont Belvieu, TX 77580
(281) 576-2221
Gr: 7-12 | 13 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #7 - 157. - 15.
Falls Career High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1800 Colt Cir
Marble Falls, TX 78654
(830) 798-3621
Marble Falls, TX 78654
(830) 798-3621
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #7 - 157. - 15.
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
889 S 25th St
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 671-4648
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 671-4648
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #7 - 157. - 15.
North Plains Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1015 N Maddox Ave
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-8774
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-8774
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #7 - 157. - 15.
Reach High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1101 Merritt
Fort Worth, TX 76114
(817) 252-2390
Fort Worth, TX 76114
(817) 252-2390
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #7 - 157. - 15.
Rgv Youth Recovery Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
29783 Rangerville Raod
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 428-5200
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 428-5200
Gr: 8-11 | 14 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #7 - 157. - 15.
Safe Haven
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
28158 Sh 6
Hempstead, TX 77445
(512) 633-0795
Hempstead, TX 77445
(512) 633-0795
Gr: 6-11 | 12 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #7 - 157. - 15.
Seton Home
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1115 Mission Rd
San Antonio, TX 78210
(210) 834-4127
San Antonio, TX 78210
(210) 834-4127
Gr: 8-11 | 7 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #7 - 157. - 15.
Telles Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2851 Grant Ave Bldg A
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-7800
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-7800
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Rank: #1616.
Triumph Public High Schools-el Paso East
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1599 George Dieter Dr
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 298-3637
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 298-3637
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Rank: #1717.
Middle College H S At Hcc Fraga
Alternative School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 N Drennan
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 228-3408
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 228-3408
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Digital Academy Of Texas
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4241 Summerhill Rd
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 794-3651
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 794-3651
Gr: 5-12 | 411 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1919.
Holmgreen Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8580 Ewing Halsell
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-5460
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-5460
Gr: PK-12 | 55 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #20 - 2620. - 26.
Admin Services
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4250 Cook Rd
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 498-8110
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 498-8110
Gr: K-12
Rank: #20 - 2620. - 26.
Annunciation Maternity Home
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3610 Shell Rd
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 644-9111
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 644-9111
Gr: 8-12 | 2 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #20 - 2620. - 26.
Cesar Chavez Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7814 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-9600
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-9600
Gr: 6-12 | 79 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #20 - 2620. - 26.
Jourdanton Daep
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1508 Campbell Ave
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2925
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2925
Gr: 6-11 | 2 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Rank: #20 - 2620. - 26.
Linda Tutt High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
404 Hughes St
Sanger, TX 76266
(940) 458-5701
Sanger, TX 76266
(940) 458-5701
Gr: 10-12 | 23 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #20 - 2620. - 26.
Oceans Behavioral Health
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4225 Woods Pl
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 698-6600
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 698-6600
Gr: 7-12 | 7 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #20 - 2620. - 26.
Seidel Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6711 S New Braunfels
San Antonio, TX 78223
(210) 532-8811
San Antonio, TX 78223
(210) 532-8811
Gr: 8-12
Rank: #2727.
Roughrider Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
658 Roughrider Dr
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-6173
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-6173
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2828.
Developmental Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
611 N Ross
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4023
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4023
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2929.
Lytle Daep
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15437 Cottage St
Lytle, TX 78052
(830) 709-5130
Lytle, TX 78052
(830) 709-5130
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Amador R Rodriguez Juvenile Boot Camp
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2300 W Bus Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-3509
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-3509
Gr: 9-10 | 10 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
La Feria Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 N Villarreal St
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8360
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8360
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Rank: #32 - 5032. - 50.
Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4900 Gonzales St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2554
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2554
Gr: 6-12 | 97 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #32 - 5032. - 50.
Atascosa County Juvenile Justice Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1511 Zanderson Ave
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-3900
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-3900
Gr: 8-12 | 16 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #32 - 5032. - 50.
Austin Academic Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
808 S Davis St
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
(903) 885-4942
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
(903) 885-4942
Gr: 10-12 | 20 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #32 - 5032. - 50.
Barbara Culver Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3800 N Lamesa Rd
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-5000
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-5000
Gr: 5-11 | 4 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public high schools in Texas?
The top ranked alternative public high schools in Texas include Arlington Collegiate High School, Boulevard Heights and Richards Sch For Young Women Leaders.
How many alternative public high schools are located in Texas?
739 alternative public high schools are located in Texas.
What is the racial composition of students in Texas?
Texas alternative public high schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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