PANOLA EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
PANOLA EARLY COLLEGE H S is a public charter high school that is part of the PANOLA CHARTER SCHOOL school district, located in CARTHAGE, TX with about 38 students offering grade levels from 8th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 2 teachers, PANOLA EARLY COLLEGE H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
Panola Early College High School (PECHS), located in Carthage, Texas, is an innovative educational institution that operates as part of the Carthage Independent School District. Designed to bridge the gap between secondary and post-secondary education, the school allows students to earn a high school diploma while simultaneously accumulating significant college credit—up to an associate degree—through a partnership with Panola College. This model is specifically structured to provide a supportive, rigorous academic environment that prepares students for university-level work or immediate career entry upon graduation.
The school emphasizes a small-learning-community approach, which fosters close relationships between students and faculty while promoting a culture of academic ambition. By offering tuition-free college courses, Panola Early College High School aims to increase college readiness and graduation rates, particularly for students who might be first-generation college attendees. Through this integration of high school and college curricula, the institution streamlines the path to higher education, ultimately reducing the time and financial burden associated with pursuing a post-secondary degree.
For more information, contact PANOLA EARLY COLLEGE H S at (903) 693-6355 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CARTHAGE, TX 75633
(903) 693-6355
http://www.panolaschools.net
PANOLA EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Charter school in CARTHAGE, TX with about 38 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION - District:
- PANOLA CHARTER SCHOOL
- Total Students:
- 38
- Teachers:
- 2
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 38 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PANOLA EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.
- White
- 92.1%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.6%
- Female
- 39.5%
- Male
- 60.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.