East Early College High School is a secondary charter school at 220 N. Milby Street in Houston, Texas, United States with a ZIP code of 77003.
Serving 458 students in grades 9-12, East Early College High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (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 20:1 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)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 458 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East 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
East Early College High School's student population of 458 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
458 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
East Early College High School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Early College High School is 0.15, 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
#139 out of 8096 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
92%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
24%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2011–2024. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Early College High School's ranking?
East Early College High School is ranked #139 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are East Early College High School often compared to?
East Early College High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carnegie Vanguard High School, Eastwood Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% 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 East Early College High School?
The graduation rate of East Early College High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend East Early College High School?
458 students attend East Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of East Early College High School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Early College High School?
East 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 East Early College High School offer ?
East Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is East Early College High School part of?
East Early College High School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is East Early College High School located?
East Early College High School is located in the South Central Houston neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 16 other public schools located in South Central Houston.
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