Best High Schools in Zip Code 79928

This analysis examines four high schools in the 79928 zip code of El Paso, Texas, serving grades 9-12 across the Socorro Independent School District (Isd) and the Clint Independent School District (Isd), an area characterized by high levels of economic disadvantage.

Eastlake High School stands out as the top academic performer and the largest school in the area with 3,004 students. It is the only school to earn a 3-star rating for three consecutive years, and it exceeds state averages in Biology, English II Reading, and U.S. History. In contrast, Horizon High School generally performs below state averages but boasts the highest graduation rate at 90.5%. The two smaller schools serve very different roles: Keys Academy offers intensive support with a 3.4:1 student-teacher ratio and $52,813 spent per student, reporting a 0.0% dropout rate, while Options High School faces severe challenges with a critically low 74.7% graduation rate and a 16.1% dropout rate.

A key takeaway is that higher spending per student is a response to greater academic need, not a driver of performance. Options High and Keys Academy spend far more per pupil than Eastlake, reflecting the cost of intensive interventions. Algebra I is a systemic weakness across the area, with only Eastlake and Horizon having any students scoring proficient, both below the state average. However, Eastlake shows a clear positive trend, improving proficiency rates in every subject from the previous year, indicating effective instructional improvements are taking hold.