For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 8,945 students in 78521, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in 78521, TX are Idea Frontier College Preparatory, Idea Robindale College Preparatory and Hanna Early College High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 78521 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 78521, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 78521 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Idea Frontier College Preparatory, 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78521, TX Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea Frontier College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2800 S Dakota Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 541-2002
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 541-2002
Gr: 6-12 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Idea Robindale College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3802 E Ruben Torres Sr Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-5300
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-5300
Gr: 6-11 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Hanna Early College High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2615 Price Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7600
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,039 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Porter Early College High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3500 International Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7800
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,543 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Park School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7 Orange St
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7880
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7880
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #66.
Rivera Early College High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6955 Fm 802
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-8700
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,150 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Lopez Early College High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3205 S Dakota Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-7400
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,739 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 78521, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in 78521, TX include Idea Frontier College Preparatory, Idea Robindale College Preparatory and Hanna Early College High School.
How many public high schools are located in 78521?
7 public high schools are located in 78521.
What is the racial composition of students in 78521?
78521 public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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