U.S. News and World Report recently released its list of the top 100 public high schools in America, including 11 in Texas:
– School for the Talented & Gifted at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview CenterDallas, TX – Magnet- School of Science & Engineering MagnetDallas, TX – Magnet- IDEA Quest Academy & College PreparatoryDonna, TX (Rio Grande Valley) – Charter- KIPP Houston High SchoolHouston, TX – Charter- Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health ProfessionsHouston, TX – Magnet- YES Prep SoutheastHouston, TX – Charter- Highland Park High SchoolDallas, TX – Traditional- Carnegie Vanguard High SchoolHouston, TX – Magnet- South Texas High School for Health ProfessionsMercedes, TX (Rio Grande Valley) – Magnet- Fort Worth Academy of Fine ArtsFort Worth, TX – Charter- Hidalgo Early College High SchoolHidalgo, TX
It is not surprising that charter schools and magnet schools comprise the majority of Texas schools on this list. Charter schools and magnet schools are schools that students “choose” to attend. They offer a variety of educational models ranging from specialized curriculum focusing on a specific area such as math and science or fine arts to having a strong college-going culture.
Hopefully, we will see more high-quality charter schools and magnet schools open in Texas, giving more students the opportunity to attend a high-quality school.
– Brooke Terry