For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 5,172 students in Donna, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Donna, TX are Idea College Prep, Donna Early College High School and Donna High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Donna, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Donna have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Donna, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Donna North 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 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 Donna, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 S 1st St
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-0203
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-0203
Gr: 6-12 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Donna Early College High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Redskin Ave
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1600
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1600
Gr: 9-10 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #33.
Donna High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2301 E Wood Ave
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1700
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,075 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
3d Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2110 Hester Ave
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1254
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1254
Gr: 9-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #55.
Donna North High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7250 N Val Verde Rd
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-4190
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-4190
Gr: 9-12 | 1,996 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
Donna Alternative Education Program
Alternative School
281 Military Hwy
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1954
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1954
Gr: 1-12
Rank: n/an/a
Hidalgo Co J J A E P
Alternative School
3900 N 23rd
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 688-6123
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 688-6123
Gr: 8-12 | 8 students
Donna, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Excel Academy Campus (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
2006 Silver Ave
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1600
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1600
Gr: 9-11 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
400 North Salinas Blvd
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1800
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1800
Gr: 9 | 1,079 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Donna, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Donna, TX include Idea College Prep, Donna Early College High School and Donna High School.
How many public high schools are located in Donna?
7 public high schools are located in Donna.
What is the racial composition of students in Donna?
Donna 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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