For the 2025 school year, there are 80 magnet public high schools serving 95,423 students in Texas.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public high schools in Texas are School For The Talented And Gifted, School Of Science And Engineering and Carnegie Vanguard High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Texas magnet public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Texas magnet public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Booker T Washington Spva Magnet, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public High Schools in Texas (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
School For The Talented And Gifted
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5970
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5970
Gr: 9-12 | 546 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
School Of Science And Engineering
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5960
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5960
Gr: 9-12 | 495 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Carnegie Vanguard High School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1501 Taft
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 732-3690
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 732-3690
Gr: 9-12 | 824 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Debakey H S For Health Prof
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2545 Pressler
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 741-2410
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 741-2410
Gr: 9-12 | 922 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
T H Rogers School
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5840 San Felipe St
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3565
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3565
Gr: K-12 | 1,058 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Stafford Stem Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
200 Stafford Pride
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 261-9200
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 261-9200
Gr: 3-10 | 322 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Health Careers High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4646 Hamilton Wolfe
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-5400
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 921 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #88.
Iuniversity Prep
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3051 Ira E Woods Ave
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 305-4895
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 305-4895
Gr: 5-12 | 1,332 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #99.
Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1718 Robert B Cullum Blvd
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
Gr: 6-12 | 610 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1010.
Talkington School For Young Women Leaders
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
415 N Ivory Ave
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 219-2200
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 219-2200
Gr: 6-12 | 456 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1111.
East Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
220 N Milby St
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 847-4809
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 847-4809
Gr: 9-12 | 461 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
790 Austin St
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 942-1960
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 942-1960
Gr: 9-12 | 769 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1313.
Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5920
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5920
Gr: 9-12 | 480 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1414.
International School Of America
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1400 Jackson Keller Rd
San Antonio, TX 78213
(210) 356-0900
San Antonio, TX 78213
(210) 356-0900
Gr: 9-12 | 496 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1515.
South Texas Isd Science Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
900 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-4620
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-4620
Gr: 9-12 | 846 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1616.
School Of Health Professions
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5930
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5930
Gr: 9-12 | 491 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Academy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1701 Alma Rd
Plano, TX 75075
(972) 905-8100
Plano, TX 75075
(972) 905-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 298 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Challenge Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5601 W Loop S
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 664-9712
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 664-9712
Gr: 9-12 | 480 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1919.
Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5940
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5940
Gr: 9-12 | 171 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2020.
Marvin E Robinson School Of Business And Mgmt
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5920
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5920
Gr: 9-12 | 469 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2121.
Booker T Washington Spva Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3434 S R L Thornton
Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 925-1200
Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 925-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 963 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2222.
North Houston Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8001 Fulton St Bldg C
Houston, TX 77022
(713) 696-6168
Houston, TX 77022
(713) 696-6168
Gr: 9-12 | 483 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2323.
Energy Institute High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3501 Southmore Blvd
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 802-4620
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 802-4620
Gr: 9-12 | 663 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2424.
Silva Health Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
121 Val Verde St
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 236-7400
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 236-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 517 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2525.
Young Women's College Prep Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1906 Cleburne St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1441
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1441
Gr: 6-12 | 445 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2626.
Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy At A Maceo Smith
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3030 Stag
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 749-2100
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 749-2100
Gr: 6-12 | 541 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2727.
South Texas Isd World Scholars
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 S Sugar Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 383-1684
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 383-1684
Gr: 9-12 | 455 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2828.
Houston Academy For International Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1810 Stuart
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1430
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1430
Gr: 9-12 | 456 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
South Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1930 Airport Blvd
Houston, TX 77051
(713) 732-3623
Houston, TX 77051
(713) 732-3623
Gr: 9-12 | 416 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
South Texas Isd Health Professions
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2237
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2237
Gr: 9-12 | 797 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3131.
H S For Law And Justice
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3503 Coyle
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 867-5100
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 867-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 435 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3232.
Sharpstown International School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8330 Triola
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 778-3440
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 778-3440
Gr: 6-12 | 1,297 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3333.
South Texas Isd Medical Professions
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10650 N Expy 77/83
Olmito, TX 78575
(956) 214-6100
Olmito, TX 78575
(956) 214-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 838 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3434.
Bellaire High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5100 Maple
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 295-3704
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 295-3704
Gr: 9-12 | 3,161 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #3535.
Macarthur High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2923 Macarthur View
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 356-7600
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 356-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,001 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public high schools in Texas?
The top ranked magnet public high schools in Texas include School For The Talented And Gifted, School Of Science And Engineering and Carnegie Vanguard High School.
How many magnet public high schools are located in Texas?
80 magnet public high schools are located in Texas.
What is the racial composition of students in Texas?
Texas magnet public high schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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