For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,300 students in 77053, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in 77053, TX are Yes Prep - Southwest and Willowridge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 77053 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 77053, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 77053 have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Yes Prep - Southwest, 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 77053, TX Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yes Prep - Southwest
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4411 Anderson Rd
Houston, TX 77053
(713) 967-9200
Houston, TX 77053
(713) 967-9200
Gr: 6-12 | 1,036 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #22.
Willowridge High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16301 Chimney Rock
Houston, TX 77053
(281) 634-2450
Houston, TX 77053
(281) 634-2450
Gr: 9-12 | 1,264 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
77053, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6241 Mc Hard Rd
Houston, TX 77053
(281) 634-4520
Houston, TX 77053
(281) 634-4520
Gr: K-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
The Preparatory Academy Of Houston (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
12525 Fondren Rd
Houston, TX 77053
(713) 721-6905
Houston, TX 77053
(713) 721-6905
Gr: PK-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 77053, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 77053, TX include Yes Prep - Southwest and Willowridge High School.
How many public high schools are located in 77053?
2 public high schools are located in 77053.
What is the racial composition of students in 77053?
77053 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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