For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,453 students in 78220, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in 78220, TX are Idea Najim College Preparatory, Southwest Preparatory Southeast Campus and Houston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 78220 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 78220, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 78220 have a Graduation Rate of 62%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Houston High School, with 60-64% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78220, TX Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Idea Najim College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
926 S Ww White Rd
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 239-4900
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 239-4900
Grades: 6-12
| 441 students
Rank: #22.
Southwest Preparatory Southeast Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
735 S Ww White Rd
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 333-1403
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 333-1403
Grades: PK-12
| 186 students
Rank: #33.
Houston High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4635 E Houston St
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 678-7900
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 678-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 826 students
78220, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Career Plus Learning Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1122 S Ww White Rd
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 333-8389
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 333-8389
Grades: 6-12
| 92 students
Southwest Preparatory - Virtual P (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
735 S W W White Rd
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 826-2193
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 826-2193
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
545 S W W White Ave
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 333-3220
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 333-3220
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 78220, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 78220, TX include Idea Najim College Preparatory, Southwest Preparatory Southeast Campus and Houston High School.
How many public high schools are located in 78220?
3 public high schools are located in 78220.
What is the racial composition of students in 78220?
78220 public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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