Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Central Northwest, Houston, TX (2025-26)

Best Central Northwest Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,481 students in the neighborhood of Central Northwest, Houston, TX.

The top ranked public high schools in Central Northwest are Waltrip High School, Harper Daep and Scarborough High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Central Northwest, Houston, TX public high schools have an score of 16% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average).

the neighborhood of Central Northwest, Houston, TX public high school have a of 89%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Waltrip High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Central Northwest, Houston, TX (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Waltrip High School

Magnet School

(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
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1900 W 34th St
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 688-1361

Gr: 9-12 | 1,659 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Rank: #22.

Harper Daep

Alternative School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
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4425 N Shepherd
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 802-4760

Gr: 9-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Rank: #33.

Scarborough High School

Magnet School

(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
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4141 Costa Rica
Houston, TX 77092
(713) 613-2200

Gr: 9-12 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Central Northwest, Houston, TX?

The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Central Northwest, Houston, TX include Waltrip High School, Harper Daep and Scarborough High School.

How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Northwest, Houston?

3 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Northwest, Houston.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central Northwest, Houston?

the neighborhood of Central Northwest, Houston public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).