HOUSTON – In the latest rankings from for 2024, two high schools have secured spots among the state’s top 10 public secondary schools.
Carnegie Vanguard High School claimed the No. 5 position, while DeBakey High School for Health Professions secured No. 8. Additionally, both schools were recognized nationally, with Carnegie Vanguard ranked at No. 31 and DeBakey at No. 70 out of nearly 17,660 charter, magnet and traditional public schools.
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Carnegie Vanguard High School’s curriculum includes an academic program comprising Advanced Placement, pre-AP courses and honors electives. Students at Carnegie Vanguard typically undertake a challenging course load, often completing at least 10 AP courses before graduating. Students are required to perform community service as part of the school’s commitment to community involvement.
DeBakey High School for Health Professions is known for its excellent academic record and comprehensive educational approach. Students at DeBakey are equipped with the skills and knowledge they need to excel in careers in healthcare through a specialized curriculum.
Here’s a look at Houston area schools ranked in the Texas high schools:
Kinder High School for Performing and Visual Arts – Houston Independent School District
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#24 in Texas rankings
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#159 in national rankings
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Challenge Early College High School –
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#25 in Texas rankings
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#162 in national rankings
Young Women’s College Prep Academy –
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#29 in Texas rankings
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#171 in national rankings
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Eastwood Academy –
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#32 in Texas rankings
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#195 in national rankings
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Harmony School of Innovation – Katy – – Houston West
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#37 in Texas rankings
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#256 in national rankings
Kerr High School –
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#40 in Texas rankings
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#289 in national rankings
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Houston Academy for International Studies –
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#43 in Texas rankings
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#299 in national rankings
East Early College High School –
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#47 in Texas rankings
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#360 in national rankings
Clear Horizons Early College High School –
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#59 in Texas rankings
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#446 in national rankings
Seven Lakes High School –
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#61 in Texas rankings
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#460 in national rankings
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Early College Academy at Southridge –
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#63 in Texas rankings
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#472 in national rankings
KIPP Houston High School-
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#68 in Texas rankings
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#512 in national rankings
North Houston Early College High School –
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#70 in Texas rankings
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#526 in national rankings
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Victory Early College High School –
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#71 in Texas rankings
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#531 in national rankings
Tompkins High School –
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#75 in Texas rankings
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#559 in national rankings
Clements High School –
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#76 in Texas rankings
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#560 in national rankings
Sharpstown International School –
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#82 in Texas rankings
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#596 in national rankings
Tomball Star Academy –
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#85 in Texas rankings
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#607 in national rankings
Westchester Academy for International Studies –
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#89 in Texas rankings
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#650 in national rankings
Harmony School of Innovation –
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#95 in Texas rankings
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#738 in national rankings
Harmony School of Discovery –
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#97 in Texas rankings
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#748 in national rankings
to read the full list of rankings.