For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 8,538 students in Pasadena, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Pasadena, TX are Pasadena Memorial High School, Unlimited Visions Aftercare and Sam Rayburn High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pasadena, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Pasadena have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Pasadena, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pasadena Memorial High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Pasadena, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pasadena Memorial High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4410 Crenshaw
Pasadena, TX 77504
(713) 740-0390
Pasadena, TX 77504
(713) 740-0390
Grades: 9-12
| 3,120 students
Rank: #22.
Unlimited Visions Aftercare
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
907 Preston Dr
Pasadena, TX 77503
(512) 633-0795
Pasadena, TX 77503
(512) 633-0795
Grades: 8-12
| 14 students
Rank: #33.
Sam Rayburn High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2121 Cherrybrook Ln
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-0330
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-0330
Grades: 9-12
| 2,692 students
Rank: #44.
Pasadena High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
206 S Shaver
Pasadena, TX 77506
(713) 740-0310
Pasadena, TX 77506
(713) 740-0310
Grades: 9-12
| 2,209 students
Rank: #55.
Tegeler Career Center
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4949 Burke Rd
Pasadena, TX 77504
(713) 740-0410
Pasadena, TX 77504
(713) 740-0410
Grades: 9-12
| 141 students
Rank: #66.
Richard Milburn Academy Pasadena
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
320 Southmore Ave
Pasadena, TX 77506
(832) 730-4570
Pasadena, TX 77506
(832) 730-4570
Grades: 9-12
| 127 students
Rank: #77.
The Summit (High School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1838 E Sam Houston Pkwy S
Pasadena, TX 77503
(713) 740-0290
Pasadena, TX 77503
(713) 740-0290
Grades: 9-12
| 235 students
Pasadena, Texas ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Apex Alternative Ed Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1838 East Sam Houston Parkway
Pasadena, TX 77503
(713) 740-0290
Pasadena, TX 77503
(713) 740-0290
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Community School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1838 A E Sam Houston Pkwy S
Pasadena, TX 77503
(713) 740-0298
Pasadena, TX 77503
(713) 740-0298
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Guidance Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
310 Bayshore
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-0792
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-0792
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
L P Card Skill Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
4320 Crenshaw
Pasadena, TX 77504
(281) 998-5525
Pasadena, TX 77504
(281) 998-5525
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
5351 S Shaver
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-0000
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-0000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1515 Cherrybrook
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-0000
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-0000
Grades: 3-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pasadena, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Pasadena, TX include Pasadena Memorial High School, Unlimited Visions Aftercare and Sam Rayburn High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pasadena?
7 public high schools are located in Pasadena.
What is the racial composition of students in Pasadena?
Pasadena public high schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Pasadena are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pasadena include: Pasadena High School vs. Pasadena Memorial High School, Pasadena Memorial High School vs. Pasadena High School, Sam Rayburn High School vs. Pasadena Memorial High School
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