Best public high schools in the El Paso metro area

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May 14, 2025
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Best public high schools in the El Paso metro area

Stacker compiled a list of the best public high schools in the El Paso metro area using data from the Niche. Niche uses seven weighted factors for its rankings. A majority of the score is based on academics, but other factors include culture and diversity; sports; clubs and activities; resources; and surveys of parents, teachers, and students.

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#25. IDEA Rio Vista College Preparatory

- Location: Idea Public Schools, TX
- Enrollment: 426 (13:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B

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#24. Ysleta High School

- Location: Ysleta Independent School District, TX
- Enrollment: 1,342 (14:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B

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#23. Parkland High School

- Location: Ysleta Independent School District, TX
- Enrollment: 1,674 (16:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B

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#22. Alta Vista Early College High School

- Location: Gadsden Independent Schools, NM
- Enrollment: 201 (20:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B+

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#21. Bel Air High School

- Location: Ysleta Independent School District, TX
- Enrollment: 1,839 (15:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B+

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#20. Arrowhead Park Medical Academy

- Location: Las Cruces Public Schools, NM
- Enrollment: 232 (58:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B+

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#19. IDEA Edgemere College Preparatory

- Location: Idea Public Schools, TX
- Enrollment: 538 (15:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B+

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#18. Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy

- Location: El Paso Independent School District, TX
- Enrollment: 425 (18:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B+

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#17. Centennial High School

- Location: Las Cruces Public Schools, NM
- Enrollment: 1,615 (18:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B+

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#16. Mission Early College High School

- Location: Socorro Independent School District, TX
- Enrollment: 443 (19:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B+

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#15. Pebble Hills High School

- Location: Socorro Independent School District, TX
- Enrollment: 2,888 (18:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#14. El Paso High School

- Location: El Paso Independent School District, TX
- Enrollment: 1,580 (16:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#13. Early College Academy

- Location: Clint Independent School District, TX
- Enrollment: 328 (19:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#12. Harmony Science Academy - El Paso

- Location: Harmony Public Schools - West Texas, TX
- Enrollment: 1,020 (15:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#11. Franklin High School

- Location: El Paso Independent School District, TX
- Enrollment: 3,149 (18:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#10. J.M. Hanks High School

- Location: Ysleta Independent School District, TX
- Enrollment: 1,454 (15:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#9. Del Valle High School

- Location: Ysleta Independent School District, TX
- Enrollment: 1,957 (16:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#8. Coronado High School

- Location: El Paso Independent School District, TX
- Enrollment: 2,391 (17:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#7. Eastwood High School

- Location: Ysleta Independent School District, TX
- Enrollment: 2,381 (17:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#6. Young Women's Leadership Academy

- Location: Ysleta Independent School District, TX
- Enrollment: 332 (12:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#5. Transmountain Early College High School

- Location: El Paso Independent School District, TX
- Enrollment: 348 (16:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#4. Northwest Early College High School (NECHS)

- Location: Canutillo Independent School District, TX
- Enrollment: 361 (16:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#3. Arrowhead Park Early College High School

- Location: Las Cruces Public Schools, NM
- Enrollment: 327 (16:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#2. Silva Health Magnet School

- Location: El Paso Independent School District, TX
- Enrollment: 510 (13:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+

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#1. Valle Verde Early College High School

- Location: Ysleta Independent School District, TX
- Enrollment: 328 (16:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+

This story features data reporting by Rob Powell and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 97 metros.

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