For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,025 students in 77979, TX.
The top ranked public high school in 77979, TX is Calhoun High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 77979 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 77979, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 77979 have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Calhoun High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77979, TX Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Calhoun High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Sandcrab Blvd
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-3775
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-3775
Grades: 9-12
| 995 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hope High School
Alternative School
900 N Virginia Rm 10
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-7084
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-7084
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
77979, Texas 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hope Alternative High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
300 Alcoa
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 782-3573
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 782-3573
Grades: 6-11
| 5 students
J J A E P High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
300 Alcoa Dr, #12
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-7084
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-7084
Grades: 7-11
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 77979, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 77979, TX include Calhoun High School.
How many public high schools are located in 77979?
2 public high schools are located in 77979.
What is the racial composition of students in 77979?
77979 public high schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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