PACE EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
PACE EARLY COLLEGE H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the BROWNSVILLE ISD school district, located in BROWNSVILLE, TX with about 2,057 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 139 teachers, PACE EARLY COLLEGE H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Pace Early College High School, located in Brownsville, Texas, is part of the Brownsville Independent School District. As an Early College High School (ECHS), the institution is designed to provide students with a rigorous academic environment that integrates high school coursework with college-level curriculum. By partnering with local institutions of higher education, Pace allows students to earn a significant number of college credits—or even an associate degree—simultaneously with their high school diploma, significantly reducing the time and financial burden of post-secondary education.
The school is deeply committed to academic excellence and student support, fostering a culture that emphasizes college readiness and career preparation. Beyond its specialized academic programs, Pace offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and student organizations, ensuring a well-rounded experience for its diverse student body. By bridging the gap between high school and college, Pace Early College High School serves as a vital resource for the community, aiming to increase college enrollment and completion rates among its graduates.
For more information, contact PACE EARLY COLLEGE H S at (956) 548-7700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-4601
(956) 548-7700
http://www.bisd.us/pace/
PACE EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BROWNSVILLE, TX with about 2,057 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- BROWNSVILLE ISD
- Total Students:
- 2,057
- Teachers:
- 139.43
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 2,057 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PACE EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 99% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 99.0%
- White
- 0.7%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.0%
- Black or African American
- 0.0%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
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.