ALIEF EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL

ALIEF EARLY COLLEGE H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the ALIEF ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 402 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 21 teachers, ALIEF 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.

Alief Early College High School (AECHS), located on Hayes Road in Houston, is a specialized campus within the Alief Independent School District designed to provide a rigorous academic environment. As an Early College High School, it operates with a primary focus on college readiness, allowing students to earn both a high school diploma and up to 60 hours of college credit—often an Associate’s Degree—simultaneously. This model is intended to remove barriers to higher education, providing students with a cost-effective, accelerated pathway toward a university degree or professional certification.

The school is characterized by its small learning community, which fosters close relationships between students and faculty, ensuring personalized academic support. By partnering with local higher education institutions, AECHS integrates college-level coursework into the high school curriculum, requiring students to demonstrate high levels of discipline and academic maturity. The program is particularly geared toward students who are historically underrepresented in higher education, aiming to bridge the gap between secondary school and college success through immersive, real-world academic experiences.

For more information, contact ALIEF EARLY COLLEGE H S at (281) 988-3010 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.