PSJA SOUTHWEST EARLY COLLEGE H S

1,588 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

PSJA Southwest Early College High School, located in Pharr, Texas, is part of the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District. The school is widely recognized for its commitment to the "Early College" model, which provides students with the unique opportunity to earn a high school diploma while simultaneously earning up to 60 hours of college credit—or an associate degree—at little to no cost. This academic framework is designed to bridge the gap between secondary and higher education, significantly increasing college readiness and completion rates for students in the region.

Beyond its rigorous academic offerings, PSJA Southwest focuses on a comprehensive high school experience that includes a wide array of extracurricular activities, competitive athletics, and career and technical education (CTE) programs. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes bilingual education and personalized learning pathways. By integrating college-level coursework into the traditional high school schedule, the institution aims to empower its diverse student body to succeed in post-secondary education and professional careers.

1,588

Total Students

126.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PSJA SOUTHWEST EARLY COLLEGE H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	1,560
Black	5
Asian	8
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Hispanic
1,560 (98.2%)
White
13 (0.8%)
Asian
8 (0.5%)
Black
5 (0.3%)
Two or More
1 (0.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD
Phone:	(956)354-2480
Website:	http://psjaisd.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,588
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	126.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,510
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 386

Grade 10 366

Grade 11 386

Grade 12 450