FRANK L MADLA EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL

FRANK L MADLA EARLY COLLEGE H S is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the NEW FRONTIERS PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC school district, located in SAN ANTONIO, TX with about 220 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 10 teachers, FRANK L MADLA EARLY COLLEGE H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Frank L. Madla Early College High School (ECHS) is a specialized secondary institution located in San Antonio, Texas, operating under the New Frontiers Public Schools district. As an early college high school, it is designed to bridge the gap between secondary and post-secondary education by allowing students to earn high school diplomas alongside significant college credit—or even an associate degree—at little to no cost. The school focuses on creating a seamless transition into higher education, often in partnership with local community colleges, providing a rigorous academic environment intended to prepare students for future university success and career readiness.

Beyond its academic focus, Frank L. Madla ECHS emphasizes a supportive and professional campus culture that caters to students who may be first-generation college attendees or those looking for a head start on their professional aspirations. The school leverages the educational model of the New Frontiers network, which prioritizes personalized instruction and smaller learning environments. By embedding college-level coursework into the high school curriculum, the institution aims to increase educational equity and provide students from the San Antonio area with a clear, accelerated pathway to long-term academic and professional achievement.

For more information, contact FRANK L MADLA EARLY COLLEGE H S at (210) 533-3655 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.