For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,661 students in La Joya, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in La Joya, TX are Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School, Jimmy Carter Early College High School and La Joya High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Joya, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in La Joya have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
La Joya, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jimmy Carter Early College High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in La Joya, TX (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 N College Dr
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2240
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2240
Grades: 9-12
| 461 students
Rank: #22.
Jimmy Carter Early College High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
603 N College Dr
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2200
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 366 students
Rank: #33.
La Joya High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
604 N Coyote Blvd
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2330
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2330
Grades: 8-12
| 2,775 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hope Academy
Alternative School
101 E Expy 83
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2900
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2900
Grades: 6-12
| 59 students
La Joya, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alter Center For Ed (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
101 East Expy 83
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 580-6120
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 580-6120
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
201 East Expy 83
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 580-8500
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 580-8500
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in La Joya, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in La Joya, TX include Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School, Jimmy Carter Early College High School and La Joya High School.
How many public high schools are located in La Joya?
4 public high schools are located in La Joya.
What is the racial composition of students in La Joya?
La Joya public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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