For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 503 students in 79602, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in 79602, TX are Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science, Juvenile Detention Center and Oceans Behavioral Health. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high schools in zipcode 79602 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 79602, TX have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Texas public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 79602 have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79602, TX ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2034 Quantum Loop
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 794-4140
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 794-4140
Grades: 9-12
| 386 students
Rank: #22.
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
889 S 25th St
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 671-4648
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 671-4648
Grades: 7-12
| 14 students
Rank: #33.
Oceans Behavioral Health
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4225 Woods Pl
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 698-6600
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 698-6600
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
Rank: #44.
Daep
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
625 S 8th St
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 794-4150
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 794-4150
Grades: 6-12
| 96 students
79602, Texas ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1929 S 11th St
Abilene, TX 79602
(915) 671-4745
Abilene, TX 79602
(915) 671-4745
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Day Nursery Of Abilene (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
625 S 8th St
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 671-4569
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 671-4569
Grades: PK
| 53 students
1741 S 14th St
Abilene, TX 79602
(915) 677-3505
Abilene, TX 79602
(915) 677-3505
Grades: 6-8
| 286 students
1699 S 1st St
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 672-3279
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 672-3279
Grades: 6-8
| 710 students
Locust Ecc (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
625 S 8th St
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 671-4569
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 671-4569
Grades: PK
| 346 students
Reassignment Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1101 S 9th St
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 671-4648
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 671-4648
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 79602, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 79602, TX include Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science, Juvenile Detention Center and Oceans Behavioral Health.
How many public high schools are located in 79602?
4 public high schools are located in 79602.
What is the racial composition of students in 79602?
79602 public high schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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