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2020 Best Schools Offering AP Courses in the Brownsville AreaAbout this List

Explore the best schools in your area with advanced placement courses based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Take an AP test to get college credit and find schools to help you ace AP exams. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

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  1. The Science Academy of South Texas

    • South Texas Independent School District, TX
    • 9-12
    • 312 reviews
    #1 Best Public High Schools in Brownsville Area

    Junior: My school and this district have given me opportunities that I would've never had anywhere else. The faculty and staff are amazing and make sure to help many of the students with whatever we need. As a student body we are very listened to and have to chance to give the administration honest feedback and suggestions. The student body is also amazing. Everyone is kind and supportive of each other. We have cultivated a culture of respect and safety is always respected. I absolutely love my school, and can say that fully honestly. If you ever want to stop by feel free to speak to out counseling department and our student ambassadors. We provide tours led by actual students!
    Read 312 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 735 Students
    • 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  2. Marine Military Academy

    • Private School
    • Harlingen, TX
    • 7-12
    • 35 reviews
    #1 Best Private High Schools in Brownsville Area

    Parent: I have been attending the
    Marine Military
    Academy for four years now as an international student, and I am proud to say that I fell in love with the academy, the military discipline, the order, the way that you get taught to be a leader, the academic system, the facilities, the food at the cafeteria, everything is amazing and ever since I came here my life and the way I felt about it change into a whole different perspective, it is an amazing school.
    Read 35 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 218 Students
    • 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  3. South Texas High School for Health Professions

    • South Texas Independent School District, TX
    • 9-12
    • 324 reviews
    #2 Best Public High Schools in Brownsville Area

    Senior: I am a firm believer that high school, especially a specialized one such as MedHigh, does not set-and-stone set you towards that specific path. Though, if you have decided to go into the medical field whether as a transfer or freshman, MedHigh provides a fine line of medical-related opportunities in classes or extracurriculars. Starting freshman year, Fundamentals of Health Science, to Junior year and Senior years separating into the dental, veterinarian (following to senior year), EMT, Nursing, and Medical Assisting classes.
    Clubs carry most of the extra-curricular. Rare opportunities include working with professors at A&M University for research or hosting a community Health Expo.
    Read 324 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 710 Students
    • 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  4. IDEA McAllen College Preparatory

    • Public School
    • McAllen, TX
    • 6-10
    • 29 reviews

    Senior: Overall I have had a great experience academically in my five years at IDEA McAllen College Preparatory due to having teachers who were very skilled and knowledgeable in their subject and are always willing to help any student without judgement when they have a concern or question. Counselors both academic and emotional are as well very obliging when we have questions about universities. IDEA McAllen is very open at letting organizations and clubs ran by students form. Important forms like Letters of Recommendation given to teachers are completed by a deadline given by student. In contrast, organizational skills can improve by letting students and teachers be aware of school activities and changed schedules by letting teachers know of what will occur during school. Athletics can as well improve when school expands and has more space for sports like football and track and space to build new facilities.
    Read 29 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 598 Students
    • 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  5. South Texas Academy for Medical Professions

    • South Texas Independent School District, TX
    • 9-12
    • 190 reviews
    #3 Best Public High Schools in Brownsville Area

    Senior: South Texas Academy for Medical Professions is without a doubt the best school in the South Texas area. The well-educated teachers, challenging academics, and college preparedness are only part of the reason why the school is so highly looked upon, but the resources available to students is what seals the deal. Technology is available to students literally at all times. Flat screens used to correlate to the curriculum, laptops or iPads available in almost every classroom, an open library that holds computers, printers, scanners, and even laptops, USB'S, cameras. and Wi-Fi hotspots that students can check out and take home! The acceptance of an advancing technology in the classroom is a part of the reason that the school is ranked top 20 in the state. Unlimited resources combined with the proper knowledge given by the educated health professionals is why Medical Academy is a part of one of the most successful school districts in Texas.
    Read 190 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 754 Students
    • 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  6. St. Joseph Academy

    • Private School
    • Brownsville, TX
    • 7-12
    • 133 reviews
    #2 Best Private High Schools in Brownsville Area

    Alum: SJA is a close knit community. The bonds created here will last a lifetime. As they say," once a bloodhound, always a bloodhound"! This is so true. The schools continues to reach out to all former students in keeping them abreast of everything taking place on campus. Now with an Alumni Association in place, former students can re-connect with others at either social mixers in a city such as Houston or back on campus. All things considered, it's impressive how much is offered to students in the way of academics, sports and clubs for such a small enrollment.
    Read 133 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 416 Students
    • 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  9. IDEA Quest College Preparatory

    • Public School
    • Edinburg, TX
    • 6-12
    • 195 reviews
    #4 Best Public High Schools in Brownsville Area

    Senior: I like how organize idea quest is because they prioritize mainly in academics but also athletic.Idea give us the students many opportunity to give us an advantage in college because its a college preparatory school.Idea quest is a blue ribbon school,the people in this school work hard to represent our school because we have pride in what we do.The students are all equal and have the same opportunity that other students have, if they put the effort.But to show how much of chances other students have, we have after school activities that can give us a chance to get scholarships or help their resume, to show the after school activities we have at our school.I am proud of going to idea quest because we are all equal and strive for the same goal,to go to college!
    Read 195 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 759 Students
    • 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  10. Brownsville Early College High School

    • Brownsville Independent School District, TX
    • 9-12
    • 232 reviews
    #5 Best Public High Schools in Brownsville Area

    Junior: 2018 started on my last semester of my sophomore year at BECHS, midterms had past, but we still needed to be prepared for Junior year, when we would all be going to college. So the teachers at BECHS never stopped working to prepare us for success, sometimes we would even have four projects at the same time. It would get hard and stressing, but I'm truly grateful for the work they gave us. The year of 2018 is ending along with my first semester of college at UTRGV and my first semester of junior year at BECHS. I am glad to say that I got A's on my classes and this is all thanks to the dedication the teachers in this school bestow upon us. They make our lives feel a bit difficult the first two years of high school in order to make the our last two years easy. College was surprisingly a breeze thanks to the faculty and staff at BECHS. BECHS is a community of students and teachers that treat each other like family and the principle is amazing. Overall BECHS is a great school!
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    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 414 Students
    • 25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  11. South Texas Business Education & Technology Academy

    • South Texas Independent School District, TX
    • 9-12
    • 145 reviews
    #6 Best Public High Schools in Brownsville Area

    Senior: My experiences at South Texas Business, Education, and Technology Academy have been astounding. The staff constantly looks for ways to improve the education provided for all students, while considering the needs and wants of each. Moreover, the student body helps one another grow through their deep involvement in school and extracurricular activities since they understand the importance of education. Continuously, being an International Baccalaureate school prepares students mentally, physically, and emotionally for what they will encounter as they enter college. Not only that, but it also provides students with the opportunity to earn college credit for free while being in high school, allowing them to advance necessary credits. The experience I have encountered at this high school is one that I am extremely grateful for. Being a student here, I could not be more proud of the decision I made to attend South Texas Business, Education, and Technology Academy.
    Read 145 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 634 Students
    • 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  12. Lamar Academy

    • McAllen Independent School District, TX
    • 9-12
    • 56 reviews
    #7 Best Public High Schools in Brownsville Area

    Sophomore: This school is wonderful it has given kids like myself who are interested in higher-up education a chance to challenge themselves beneficially to prepare for attending colleges and university. I would say that a majority of the student body regardless of grade level have very similar academic goals amongst each other which makes the campus even more welcoming to be around as their are kids alongside myself who are hardworking, determined, goal-oriented, and passionate about receiving a good education.
    Read 56 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 145 Students
    • 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  13. Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy

    • Sharyland Independent School District, TX
    • 9-11
    • 25 reviews
    #8 Best Public High Schools in Brownsville Area

    Senior: Attending Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy (SA3) helped me gain learning skills that will make college a smoother ride. The stress implied by the school prepares its students for the real world problems that they will face. It's an early college high school inside Sharyland High School, one of two regular high schools in the Sharyland district. Although SA3 doesn't have many extracurricular activities due to its size, it positively promotes its students' involvement in the regular high schools, giving students a well-rounded education with a great participation percentage.
    Read 25 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 301 Students
    • 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  14. Sharyland High School

    • Sharyland Independent School District, TX
    • 9-12
    • 518 reviews
    #9 Best Public High Schools in Brownsville Area

    Senior: In the Rio Grande Valley Sharyland High School is known as the school with all the 'snobby rich kids'. A community where students drive better cars then the teachers, and everything is 'handed to us', but in reality its so much more than that. Sharyland is a safe place. A safe place where each student individually can be themselves without being judged. The atmosphere is friendly and unlike any high school experience you hear your parents talk about. The teachers only want the best for the students and the best is what the students produce. The academic achievement is through the roof along with participation in sports and uil activities. I wouldn't want to go to any other school, Sharyland is home.
    Read 518 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,512 Students
    • 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  15. IDEA College Prep - Donna

    • Public School
    • Donna, TX
    • 6-12
    • 236 reviews
    #10 Best Public High Schools in Brownsville Area

    Senior: Being a student at IDEA Donna since kindergarten, and now a senior, I have been able to develop great public speaking skills and working skills. In terms of the work IB Program that begins in Junior Year, the rigor has been something that was tough to overcome, but only allowed for all students here to be challenged to work harder and to be fully prepared for college. In terms of the teachers, the majority have been extremely supportive and inspiring. In terms of the social realm at this school, there isn't much diversity or freedom considering its small size. Overall, IDEA is a very good school to attend.
    Read 236 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 788 Students
    • 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  16. IDEA Brownsville College Preparatory

    • Public School
    • Brownsville, TX
    • 6-10
    • 28 reviews

    Senior: I am a current senior of IDEA Brownsville College Preparatory and the first graduating class from this campus. Something that should be pointed out is that the International Baccaularete program was just recently added and affected the curriculum of general education since 2017. Since we are the first generation to graduate, several seniors noticed that the teachers didn't plan the curriculum on a well-ordered fashion previous. Hence, most of our senior year was dedicated to finishing assignments teachers left at the last moment. Nevertheless, I see change with the graduating class of 2020. Thus, I can expect that the school will start to plan ahead curriculums that fit IB Education standards for future generations of students.
    Read 28 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 592 Students
    • 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  17. Thomas Jefferson T-STEM Early College High School

    • Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District, TX
    • 9-12
    • 117 reviews
    #11 Best Public High Schools in Brownsville Area

    Senior: It's a great school with amazing staff! Administration and parents are extremely involved in students every-day life in school and academics! T-STEM does lack in some areas, but they do their best to ensure everyone's success, not just for students. They focus on giving back to their community and do as much as possible for everyone surrounding them.
    Read 117 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 671 Students
    • 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  18. Achieve Early College High School

    • McAllen Independent School District, TX
    • 9-12
    • 222 reviews
    #12 Best Public High Schools in Brownsville Area

    Senior: At Achieve Early College High School, you get many learning opportunities and advantages.
    One of them being how Achieve prepares you for higher education. At Achieve, we take dual enrollment courses at an actual college campus and at high school. This alone helps students mentally prepare for what college has in-store for incoming freshman. After attending college classes for four years, I am familiar with how professors work and what criteria they have, in addition, I know how to modify my schedule to fit my needs due to having a counselor in high school explaining everything. As a plus to all of this, you get to graduate with an associates and all the textbooks and class fees are covered, which can help parents save some money. Although Achieve has a lot of benefits,I would like for them to add more sports. At the end, any parents considering to register their child for Achieve should do it. Both the student and parent will benefit in their own ways.
    Read 222 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 436 Students
    • 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  19. Robert Vela High School

    • Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District, TX
    • 9-12
    • 156 reviews
    #13 Best Public High Schools in Brownsville Area

    Junior: Robert Vela High School is a school with pride and academic readiness. This campus will urge you in the right direction and they have unlimited resources. They also have classes that are not available in other schools and have teachers who make learning fun. Along with the academics, the athletic department is well off with a district football team and a basketball team that made it to round four for state. In addition, the fine arts program is also good due to incredible staff and the encouragement from administrators. Robert Vela also has an excessive amount of clubs offered to everyone with countless amount of community service opportunities. In fact, the LEOs club has the most number of members in the area! This high school campus is rich in their resources and staff and is continuing to make the school even better.
    Read 156 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 2,235 Students
    • 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  22. IDEA Frontier College Preparatory

    • Public School
    • Brownsville, TX
    • 6-12
    • 182 reviews
    #14 Best Public High Schools in Brownsville Area

    Senior: Idea offers the IB curriculum, thus if you are looking for a more rigorous education that could potentially give you college credit, this school offers. Overall, academic wise, Idea tends to stay strong in its stats and is very well at living up to its name. "College Preparatory". Teachers here, for the most part, are very passionate and creative in their structure(Im speaking High School here). The community is very uplifting and feels like family. However, this school is not diverse in its athletics, clubs, or classes. The classes are chosen for a student, and every student for that grade receives the same classes, except for a few electives here and there. Students there almost always leave school with homework, even on weekdays. Especially in high school. It is a very time consuming commitment. All in all, Idea is a good choice.
    Read 182 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 781 Students
    • 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  23. Mission Collegiate High School

    • Mission Consolidated Independent School District, TX
    • 9-12
    • 71 reviews
    #15 Best Public High Schools in Brownsville Area

    Sophomore: I am currently a sophomore at Mission Collegiate High School. My experience in this school has been very good due to the fact that the teachers are very helpful and understanding. This high school's mission is to allow high school students to graduate with a associates degree by the time we are done with high school. Although Mission Collegiate is a very good school, school everywhere can be very expensive. I live in a low income neighborhood and i'm currently attending college classes that are paid by my high school. This also affects the students that attend my high school. Many students that attend Mission Collegiate High School come from low income families, so the majority always strive to do well in their classes. Mission Collegiate High School is also one of the few high schools in my area that allow students to take college classes and to understand where some of the students come from.
    Read 71 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 436 Students
    • 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  24. IDEA College Prep - San Juan

    • Public School
    • San Juan, TX
    • 6-12
    • 136 reviews
    #16 Best Public High Schools in Brownsville Area

    Senior: When starting at IDEA I was a bit intimidated because my community had given me the impression that this school was very prestigious as it only selected a small handful of "smart" people. Having spent my middle school and high school years in this school I can proudly say that yes IDEA does have smart students, but i’d go beyond that and say that we also have students who are in addition the most creative, innovative, well-driven, kind, and passionate people I’ve possibly ever met. As for my graduating class, it quite honestly is the smallest class that you’d probably not notice us unless you really look into us, but the communication, respect, and the pride we have towards each other that makes me feel as if my class is greater than what is actually is.
    Read 136 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 762 Students
    • 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  25. Veterans Memorial Early College High School

    • Brownsville Independent School District, TX
    • 9-12
    • 569 reviews
    #17 Best Public High Schools in Brownsville Area

    Alum: Veterans is a very good school with caring faculty. I do wish there was more focus on the arts and that computer science was available as a pathway. Sports is very heavily focused on here, which is a good thing, but choir, band, theatre, and art can be overshadowed at times. The technology here is ok, but could be improved upon. Overall, a great experience!
    Read 569 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,985 Students
    • 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  26. Vanguard Rembrandt School

    • Vanguard Academy, TX
    • PK, K-12
    • 57 reviews
    #18 Best Public High Schools in Brownsville Area

    Senior: The teachers are very helpful and class is always interesting, when I moved to this school II just felt at home, everyone helps each other, there's a great atmosphere and its just perfect for me. I wouldn't change anything about the school because of all the programs that they have and the way the push the students to be successful its more that enough!
    Read 57 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,386 Students
    • 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  27. Jimmy Carter Early College High School

    • La Joya Independent School District, TX
    • 9-12
    • 70 reviews
    #20 Best Public High Schools in Brownsville Area

    Senior: My overall experience at Jimmy Carter has been fantastic. The best part about the school are the teachers. They really try to help ease your experience through senior year. Since the school has a small population of students, the communication between teachers and students is excellent, which really helped me learned easier and faster. I would definitely recommend this school to any upcoming Freshmen.
    Read 70 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 354 Students
    • 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  28. IDEA College Prep - San Benito

    • Public School
    • San Benito, TX
    • 6-12
    • 135 reviews
    #21 Best Public High Schools in Brownsville Area

    Senior: IDEA is a school organization that helps students graduate with knowledge about their future and help to get to college. My experience at IDEA San Benito has been memorable as I was introduced into a new culture. As it is a charter school, students understood the value of strict curriculum and expectations. I was able to form good relationships with my teachers and get their help through my years of middle school and high school.
    Read 135 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 767 Students
    • 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  29. IDEA College Prep - Mission

    • Public School
    • Mission, TX
    • 6-12
    • 152 reviews
    #23 Best Public High Schools in Brownsville Area

    Senior: Idea Mission College Prep is an excellent school to send your kids to. I have been in Idea ever since the six grade. This school makes sure that the students are academically on track to get to and through college. The administration makes sure that there is no conflict or bullying between students. Counselors make sure students have what they need to graduate highschool and then graduate college in 4 years. My experience at Idea has been great, my teachers and peers have been nothing but kind to me. Also my counselor has been through the college application process with me every step of the way. I would recommend parents to register their children at IDEA Mission College Prep.
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    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 785 Students
    • 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    Harmony Science Academy - Brownsville

    • Public School
    • Brownsville, TX
    • PK, K-8
    • 39 reviews

    Alum: Harmony had been a part of my life since i was in 3rd grade. I grew up surrounded by people who cared to watch every single student become greater. The diversity of the studwnt and faculty allowd students to become confortable with presence of different cultures, religions and ethnic back grounds. I wouldnt be the student I am today if it wasn't for Harmony Public School. They allowed me to succeed and learn to go above and beyond. Overall, I would never change my time at Harmony for anything else.
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    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 519 Students
    • 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    Harmony School of Innovation Brownsville

    • Public School
    • Brownsville, TX
    • 6-12
    • 10 reviews

    Middle School Student: I believe the school is great. The teachers are a little strict, but nice. They provide a Chromebook for each student, so they can do some work on it. The class sizes are a bit small, which is good if you don't wish to be crowded up. The lunch tastes okay, but it's edible. Breakfast is delicious. They provide Milk, Chocolate Milk, Strawberry Milk, Apple Juice, and Orange juice. (OJ only for Breakfast) They serve Domino's Pizza for "Pizza Fridays." The school focuses mainly on STEAM subjects. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics.) From my knowledge, they provide Spanish and Turkish elective classes. Overall, I've had a great time at the school since I first enrolled.

    Grades 6-12
    Mascot: Wildcat
    Languages: English, Spanish, and Turkish.
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    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 450 Students
    • 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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