Preparatory For Early College High School

144 Fm 3167
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 455 students in grades 9-12, Preparatory For 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 455 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Preparatory For Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Preparatory For Early College High School's student population of 455 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
455 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Preparatory For Early College High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Preparatory For Early College High School is 0.00, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#4245 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
37%
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50-54%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
100%
53%
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Black
n/a
13%
White
n/a
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.00
≥95%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Preparatory For Early College High School's ranking?
Preparatory For Early College High School is ranked #4245 out of 8,079 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Preparatory For Early College High School?
The graduation rate of Preparatory For Early College High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Preparatory For Early College High School?
455 students attend Preparatory For Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Preparatory For Early College High School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Preparatory For Early College High School?
Preparatory For Early College High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Preparatory For Early College High School offer ?
Preparatory For Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Preparatory For Early College High School part of?
Preparatory For Early College High School is part of Rio Grande City Grulla ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 455 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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