Serving 311 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 44%). 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 21:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Brownsville Early College High School covers the entire Brownsville school district, encompassing approximately 101.5 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive to the school of 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.9 miles to the edge of the zone and the furthest point being 13.3 miles away.
- 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 311 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
311 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
School Rankings
Brownsville Early College High School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 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
#523 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
97%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Black
1%
13%
White
1%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brownsville Early College High School's ranking?
Brownsville Early College High School is ranked #523 out of 8,096 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 44% 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 90.3%.
How many students attend Brownsville Early College High School?
311 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, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brownsville Early College High School?
Brownsville Early College High School has a student ration of 21:1, 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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