For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,393 students in 77009, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in 77009, TX are Northside High School and Texans Can Academy - Houston North. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 77009 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 77009, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 77009 have a Graduation Rate of 54%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northside High School, with 80% 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 77009, TX Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Quitman
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 226-4900
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 226-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,141 students
Rank: #22.
Texans Can Academy - Houston North
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3401 Hardy St
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 659-4226
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 659-4226
Grades: 9-12
| 252 students
77009, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cates Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
9920 W Sam Houston Pkwy S Ste
Houston, TX 77009
(281) 782-4628
Houston, TX 77009
(281) 782-4628
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
2209 Gentry St
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 226-4521
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 226-4521
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2101 South St
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 226-4573
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 226-4573
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4001 Hardy St
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 696-2770
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 696-2770
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 77009, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 77009, TX include Northside High School and Texans Can Academy - Houston North.
How many public high schools are located in 77009?
2 public high schools are located in 77009.
What is the racial composition of students in 77009?
77009 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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