Serving 338 students in grades 9-12, Brownsville Early College High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 338 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brownsville Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Brownsville Early College High School's student population of 338 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
338 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Brownsville Early College High School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brownsville Early College High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#438 out of 8188 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
97%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brownsville Early College High School's ranking?
Brownsville Early College High School is ranked #438 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Brownsville Early College High School often compared to?
Brownsville Early College High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Idea Brownsville College Preparatory, Idea Frontier College Preparatory, Veterans Memorial Early College High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brownsville Early College High School?
The graduation rate of Brownsville Early College High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Brownsville Early College High School?
338 students attend Brownsville Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Brownsville Early College High School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brownsville Early College High School?
Brownsville Early College High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brownsville Early College High School offer ?
Brownsville Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Brownsville Early College High School part of?
Brownsville Early College High School is part of Brownsville Independent School District.
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