Lopez Early College High School serves as the magnet school of the fine arts as well as the agricultural academy at Brownsville Independent School District in Texas. Lopez High School opened in 1993. It is named after the Lopez family of Brownsville who own and operate independent supermarkets in South Texas.
Serving 1,739 students in grades 9-12, Lopez Early College High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to 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: 1,739 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lopez Early College High School serves the southeast part of Brownsville, TX, covering an area of approximately 29.5 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 4.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lopez Early College High School's student population of 1,739 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 125 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,739 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
125 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1993
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lopez Early College High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lopez Early College High School is 0.02, 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
#6461 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
99%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
24%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2006–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
88%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2001–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Lobo
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lopez Early College High School's ranking?
Lopez Early College High School is ranked #6461 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lopez Early College High School?
The graduation rate of Lopez Early College High School is 88%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Lopez Early College High School?
1,739 students attend Lopez Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Lopez Early College High School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lopez Early College High School?
Lopez Early College High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lopez Early College High School offer ?
Lopez Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lopez Early College High School part of?
Lopez Early College High School is part of Brownsville Independent School District.
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