For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 magnet public high schools serving 35,314 students in Texas.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public high schools in Texas are Iuniversity Prep, Texas Tech University K-12 and Ischool Virtual Academy Of Texas. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Texas magnet public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Texas magnet public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Iuniversity Prep, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public High Schools in Texas (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Iuniversity Prep
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3051 Ira E Woods Ave
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 305-4895
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 305-4895
Grades: 5-12
| 1,252 students
Rank: #22.
Texas Tech University K-12
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3316 9th St
Lubbock, TX 79409
(806) 834-2238
Lubbock, TX 79409
(806) 834-2238
Grades: K-12
| 735 students
Rank: #33.
Ischool Virtual Academy Of Texas
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Lakeway Dr
Lewisville, TX 75029
(888) 729-0622
Lewisville, TX 75029
(888) 729-0622
Grades: 3-12
| 956 students
Rank: #44.
University Of Texas At Austin High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2901 N Ih 35
Austin, TX 78713
(512) 232-3503
Austin, TX 78713
(512) 232-3503
Grades: 9-12
| 823 students
Rank: #55.
Digital Academy Of Texas
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4241 Summerhill Rd
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 794-3651
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 794-3651
Grades: 5-12
| 227 students
Rank: #66.
Texas Online Preparatory High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
441 Fm 2821 E
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6306
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6306
Grades: 9-12
| 2,100 students
Rank: #77.
Texas Connections Academy At Houston
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10550 Richmond Ave Houston Tx
Houston, TX 77042
(281) 661-8293
Houston, TX 77042
(281) 661-8293
Grades: 3-12
| 8,967 students
Rank: #88.
Premier H S Online
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Waters Ridge Dr
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Grades: 9-12
| 2,107 students
Rank: #99.
Texas Virtual Academy At Hallsville
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
311 Willow St
Hallsville, TX 75650
(903) 668-5990
Hallsville, TX 75650
(903) 668-5990
Grades: 3-12
| 14,830 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gccisd Virtual Academy
Magnet School
5950 N Main
Baytown, TX 77521
(281) 421-4488
Baytown, TX 77521
(281) 421-4488
Grades: K-12
| 43 students
Rank: n/an/a
Harmony Virtual Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
5435 S Braeswood Blvd
Houston, TX 77099
(713) 729-4400
Houston, TX 77099
(713) 729-4400
Grades: K-12
| 234 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lone Star Virtual Academy
Magnet School
404 N Hwy 123
Karnes City, TX 78118
(512) 778-0421
Karnes City, TX 78118
(512) 778-0421
Grades: 6-12
| 2,666 students
Rank: n/an/a
South Texas Isd Virtual Academy
Magnet School
100 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-4201
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-4201
Grades: 6-10
| 210 students
Rank: n/an/a
Uvalde Cisd Virtual Academy
Magnet School
1000 N Getty
Uvalde, TX 78802
(830) 278-6655
Uvalde, TX 78802
(830) 278-6655
Grades: K-12
| 164 students
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What are the top ranked magnet public high schools in Texas?
The top ranked magnet public high schools in Texas include Iuniversity Prep, Texas Tech University K-12 and Ischool Virtual Academy Of Texas.
How many magnet public high schools are located in Texas?
14 magnet public high schools are located in Texas.
What is the racial composition of students in Texas?
Texas magnet public high schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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