The brief
The top-rated high schools in El Paso are Silva Health Magnet (8.6/10), Valle Verde Early College H S (8.3/10), and Transmountain Early College H S (7.8/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of 44 high public schools meeting this ranking's coverage rules. Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
El Paso, Texas has 47 high school directory listings spanning 13 school districts. Of 47 high schools in El Paso, 44 are public schools with a comparable public-model composite score. This ranking includes 44 high public schools meeting this ranking's coverage rules. 9 (20%) public schools included in this ranking are 7.0 or above. Across all 44 public schools included in this ranking, the average is 5.6/10. El Paso has a notable charter school presence, with 6 charter high schools (13% of all high schools) offering alternatives to traditional public schools. Among 44 high public schools included in this ranking and a reported student-teacher ratio, the average is 17.0:1. Our rankings identify Silva Health Magnet as the top-rated high school in El Paso, followed by Valle Verde Early College H S and Transmountain Early College H S. Schools with enough data are scored on student growth, poverty-adjusted academics, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools — using data from the NCES and state education sources.
Ranked by composite score; the tick is the score on the 1–10 axis.
- 18.6
- 28.3
- 37.8
- 47.7
- 57.3
- 67.1
- 77.0
- 87.0
- 97.0
- 106.8
All 44 ranked
Every ranked school on the axis, then the ledger.Top 25 of 44
Rating · students · student-teacher ratio · grades- 1Silva Health MagnetEL Paso ISDstudents 517student-teacher ratio 14.0:1grades 9th–12th
- 2Valle Verde Early College H SYsleta ISDstudents 307student-teacher ratio 16.2:1grades 9th–12th
- 3Transmountain Early College H SEL Paso ISDstudents 350student-teacher ratio 15.2:1grades 9th–12th
- 4Young Women's Leadership AcademyYsleta ISDstudents 336student-teacher ratio 16.8:1grades 6th–12th
- 5Clint H SClint ISDstudents 734student-teacher ratio 15.3:1grades 9th–12th
- 6Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory AcademyEL Paso ISDstudents 450student-teacher ratio 18.0:1grades 6th–12th
- 7Harmony Science Acad (el Paso)charterHarmony Public Schools - West Texasstudents 1,003student-teacher ratio 17.3:1grades 6th–12th
- 8J M Hanks H SYsleta ISDstudents 1,387student-teacher ratio 14.8:1grades 9th–12th
- 9Riverside H SYsleta ISDstudents 992student-teacher ratio 15.0:1grades 9th–12th
- 10Eastwood H SYsleta ISDstudents 2,374student-teacher ratio 16.4:1grades 9th–12th
- 11Clint ISD Early College AcademyClint ISDstudents 310student-teacher ratio 17.2:1grades 8th–12th
- 12Del Valle H SYsleta ISDstudents 1,836student-teacher ratio 16.0:1grades 9th–12th
- 13Ysleta H SYsleta ISDstudents 1,275student-teacher ratio 15.2:1grades 9th–12th
- 14Mission Early College H SSocorro ISDstudents 424student-teacher ratio 23.6:1grades 9th–12th
- 15Bel Air H SYsleta ISDstudents 1,876student-teacher ratio 15.9:1grades 9th–12th
- 16Coronado H SEL Paso ISDstudents 2,350student-teacher ratio 19.0:1grades 9th–12th
- 17Franklin H SEL Paso ISDstudents 3,048student-teacher ratio 18.9:1grades 9th–12th
- 18Parkland H SYsleta ISDstudents 1,582student-teacher ratio 15.5:1grades 9th–12th
- 19Horizon H SClint ISDstudents 1,579student-teacher ratio 14.6:1grades 9th–12th
- 20Telles AcademyEL Paso ISDstudents 45student-teacher ratio 4.5:1grades 6th–12th
- 21Chapin H SEL Paso ISDstudents 1,815student-teacher ratio 17.8:1grades 9th–12th
- 22Mountain View H SClint ISDstudents 789student-teacher ratio 13.2:1grades 9th–12th
- 23Irvin H SEL Paso ISDstudents 951student-teacher ratio 13.4:1grades 9th–12th
- 24EL Dorado H SSocorro ISDstudents 2,188student-teacher ratio 22.3:1grades 9th–12th
- 25EL Paso H SEL Paso ISDstudents 1,687student-teacher ratio 17.9:1grades 9th–12th
This list shows 25 of the 44 high public schools meeting this ranking's coverage rules in El Paso. Learn about our methodology.
The map
The top 25 pinned; open a pin for the campus.Campus by campus
What each of the top ten reports.- 1
Silva Health Magnet
EL Paso ISD
517 students · 14.0:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 5% in Texas
- Academics
- 9.7
- Growth
- 8.0
- Environment
- 7.7
- 2
Valle Verde Early College H S
Ysleta ISD
307 students · 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 10% in Texas
- Academics
- 9.6
- Growth
- 6.6
- Environment
- 7.7
- 3
Transmountain Early College H S
EL Paso ISD
350 students · 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 17% in Texas
- Academics
- 9.7
- Growth
- 4.9
- Environment
- 7.8
- 4
Young Women's Leadership Academy
Ysleta ISD
336 students · 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 6th–12th
Top 21% in Texas
- Academics
- 9.3
- Growth
- 9.4
- Environment
- 4.1
- 5
- Academics
- 6.7
- Growth
- 8.3
- Environment
- 7.7
- 6
Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy
EL Paso ISD
450 students · 18.0:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 6th–12th
Top 34% in Texas
- Academics
- 8.4
- Growth
- 9.5
- Environment
- 2.6
- 7
Harmony Science Acad (el Paso)
Harmony Public Schools - West Texas
1,003 students · 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 6th–12th
Top 36% in Texas · charter
- Academics
- 9.1
- Growth
- 5.9
- Environment
- 4.3
- 8
J M Hanks H S
Ysleta ISD
1,387 students · 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 38% in Texas
- Academics
- 8.9
- Growth
- 6.9
- Environment
- 5.4
- 9
Riverside H S
Ysleta ISD
992 students · 15.0:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 38% in Texas
- Academics
- 7.2
- Growth
- 9.2
- Environment
- 5.1
- 10
Eastwood H S
Ysleta ISD
2,374 students · 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 43% in Texas
- Academics
- 8.5
- Growth
- 6.6
- Environment
- 5.8
Questions
What is the best high school in El Paso, Texas?
In the current MySchoolScout comparison, Silva Health Magnet is the top-rated high school in El Paso with a composite score of 8.6/10. The score blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools — with equity shown as context, not scored.
How many high schools are in El Paso, Texas?
El Paso has 47 high schools, including 6 charter schools. 44 public schools have a comparable public-model composite score.
What is the average high school rating in El Paso?
Among 44 El Paso high public schools included in this ranking, the average is 5.6/10.
How does MySchoolScout rate high schools?
Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score that blends Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, with growth counting most in elementary and middle grades. Equity data is shown for context but not scored. All scores are computed within Texas, so schools are compared to peers in the same state. Data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments.
What is a good school rating on MySchoolScout?
A score of 7 or above means a school is in roughly the top 30% of its state. A 5 is average. Anything above 8 is exceptional. Our ratings are relative to other schools in Texas, not a national comparison, because each state has different testing standards.
Are charter schools included in the El Paso high school rankings?
El Paso has 6 charter high schools in its directory. Charter schools that meet this ranking's data requirements are included alongside traditional public schools using the same composite scoring methodology.
How should I use this ranking?
Consider your child's learning style. Some children thrive in smaller settings (look for student-teacher ratios under 14:1), while others do well in larger, more social environments. The schools on this list range widely in size and approach.
Look beyond the composite score. A school ranked #15 might be the best fit if it excels in growth (improving student outcomes year over year) even if its raw academic score is lower. Click into individual school profiles to see the breakdown.
Visit your top choices. Walk the hallways during a school day. Watch how teachers interact with students. Ask about before- and after-school care, transportation, and parent involvement. These details matter more than any dataset.
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