Pasadena ISD is proud to announce that four of its high schools have been named among the nation’s top-performing campuses in the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools Rankings.

These rankings are based on a comprehensive analysis of nearly 17,660 public high schools nationwide. U.S. News evaluates schools across six key indicators of academic quality: college readiness, breadth of college curriculum, state assessment proficiency, state assessment performance, underserved student performance, and graduation rate. The methodology emphasizes how well schools serve all students, including those from historically underserved backgrounds and how effectively they prepare learners for postsecondary success through rigorous coursework and strong outcomes in math, reading, and science assessments.

Recognized Pasadena ISD campuses include:

• Kirk Lewis Career and Technical High School
• Pasadena Memorial High School
• Dobie High School
• Pasadena High School