TRINIDAD GARZA EARLY COLLEGE AT MT VIEW

School Overview
Trinidad Garza Early College High School (GECHS), located on the Mountain View College campus in Dallas, is a specialized magnet school within the Dallas Independent School District. Designed for students who are traditionally underrepresented in higher education, the school offers a rigorous academic environment that blends high school curriculum with college coursework. Through a partnership with Dallas College (Mountain View campus), students have the unique opportunity to graduate with both their high school diploma and an Associate Degree simultaneously, often at no cost to their families.

The school is well-regarded for its small, personalized learning community, which fosters close relationships between students and faculty. By operating in a collegiate setting, Garza prepares students for the academic and professional demands of university life while providing a robust support system of counselors and mentors. With a focus on college readiness and accelerated learning, the institution serves as a powerful bridge for students aiming to transition directly into four-year universities or technical careers with a significant head start on their higher education goals.
474
Total Students
23.5
Full-Time Teachers
20.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
94.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TRINIDAD GARZA EARLY COLLEGE AT MT VIEW
Demographic Student Count
White8
Hispanic447
Black17
Asian2
  • Hispanic
    447 (94.3%)
  • Black
    17 (3.6%)
  • White
    8 (1.7%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: DALLAS ISD
Phone: (214)860-3680
Website: http://www.dallasisd.org/garza
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 474
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 423
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 26
Grades Taught
Grade 9 129
Grade 10 129
Grade 11 119
Grade 12 97

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for TRINIDAD GARZA EARLY COLLEGE AT MT VIEW
Grade Student Count
Grade 9129
Grade 10129
Grade 11119
Grade 1297
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for TRINIDAD GARZA EARLY COLLEGE AT MT VIEW
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female24150.8%
Male23349.2%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)