PSJA EARLY COLLEGE H S
2,300 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
PSJA Early College High School, located in San Juan, Texas, is a flagship campus within the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District. The school is widely recognized for its robust "Early College" model, which provides students with a unique opportunity to earn a high school diploma alongside an associate degree or significant college credit hours—at no cost to their families—before they even graduate high school. By partnering with local institutions like South Texas College, the school bridges the gap between secondary and higher education, aiming to increase college readiness and graduation rates among a diverse student population.
Beyond its academic rigor, PSJA Early College High School fosters a comprehensive campus culture that balances competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various extracurricular activities. The school places a heavy emphasis on student support services and community involvement, striving to eliminate systemic barriers to higher education. Its mission is centered on empowering students from the Rio Grande Valley to become successful, globally competitive citizens by providing them with the resources to transition seamlessly into university studies or the professional workforce.
Beyond its academic rigor, PSJA Early College High School fosters a comprehensive campus culture that balances competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various extracurricular activities. The school places a heavy emphasis on student support services and community involvement, striving to eliminate systemic barriers to higher education. Its mission is centered on empowering students from the Rio Grande Valley to become successful, globally competitive citizens by providing them with the resources to transition seamlessly into university studies or the professional workforce.
2,300
Total Students
172.7
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
93.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic | 2,280 |
| Black | 3 |
| Asian | 3 |
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Hispanic2,280 (99.1%)
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White14 (0.6%)
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Black3 (0.1%)
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Asian3 (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)354-2300 |
| Website: | http://psjaisd.us |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 2,300 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 172.7 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 2,156 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
538
Grade 10
560
Grade 11
588
Grade 12
614
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 538 |
| Grade 10 | 560 |
| Grade 11 | 588 |
| Grade 12 | 614 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 1,132 | 49.2% |
| Male | 1,168 | 50.8% |
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