Best 75243 Texas Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,727 students in 75243, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in 75243, TX are Harmony Science Academy - Dallas, Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Plano and Legacy Prep Charter Academy Mesquite West Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 75243 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 75243, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 75243 have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Harmony Science Academy - Dallas, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best 75243, TX Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harmony Science Academy - Dallas
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11995 Forestgate Dr
Dallas, TX 75243
(972) 234-9993
Gr: K-12 | 1,110 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Plano
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Accent Dr
Dallas, TX 75243
(469) 287-8532
Gr: PK-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Legacy Prep Charter Academy Mesquite West Campus
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2727 Military Pkwy
Dallas, TX 75243
(469) 287-8537
Gr: PK-12 | 991 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Texans Can Academy - Garland
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9704 Skillman St
Dallas, TX 75243
(214) 824-4226
Gr: 10-12 | 6 students
Rank: #55.
Texans Can Academy - Dallas North
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9704 Skillman
Dallas, TX 75243
(241) 824-4226
Gr: 9-12 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Disciplinary Alternative Placement Center
Alternative School
9666 Ferris Branch Blvd
Dallas, TX 75243
(469) 593-5800
Gr: 3-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
12800 Abrams Rd
Dallas, TX 75243
(972) 761-6888
Gr: 12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 75243, TX?
How many public high schools are located in 75243?
7 public high schools are located in 75243.
What is the racial composition of students in 75243?
75243 public high schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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