Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Memorial Early College High School is a public high school in Alamo, Texas. It is part of the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District and is one of the district's six high schools. Located at 800 South Alamo Road, the school serves students in grades 9th through 12 grade.
Serving 1,946 students in grades 9-12, Psja Memorial 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 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,946 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Psja Memorial Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Psja Memorial Early College High School's student population of 1,946 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 131 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,946 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
131 teachers
Year Founded
1924
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Motto
A Wolverine is: Positive, Responsible, Optimistic, University-Bound, and Dedicated. A Wolverine is PROUD!
School Rankings
Psja Memorial 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 Psja Memorial 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
#4853 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
99%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wolverines
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Psja Memorial Early College High School's ranking?
Psja Memorial Early College High School is ranked #4853 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?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Psja Memorial Early College High School?
The graduation rate of Psja Memorial Early College High School is 98%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Psja Memorial Early College High School?
1,946 students attend Psja Memorial Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Psja Memorial Early College High School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Psja Memorial Early College High School?
Psja Memorial Early College High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Psja Memorial Early College High School offer ?
Psja Memorial Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Psja Memorial Early College High School part of?
Psja Memorial Early College High School is part of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District.
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