EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL

EARLY COLLEGE H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD school district, located in DALLAS, TX with about 330 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 13 teachers, EARLY COLLEGE H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. 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.

The institution located at 3939 Valley View Lane in Dallas is the **Early College High School (ECHS)**, which operates under the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (CFBISD). As an Early College model, the school is specifically designed to blur the lines between secondary and post-secondary education. It provides students with a unique opportunity to earn a high school diploma while simultaneously accumulating up to 60 hours of tuition-free college credit—effectively allowing many students to graduate with an Associate Degree alongside their high school diploma.

The program is structured to support students who may be first-generation college-goers or those looking for a rigorous, accelerated academic environment. By partnering with local community colleges, ECHS offers a curriculum that emphasizes college readiness, critical thinking, and professional development. The school’s small learning community is intended to provide robust academic support, ensuring that students can navigate the demands of college-level coursework while benefiting from the guidance and resources provided by the district.

For more information, contact EARLY COLLEGE H S at (972) 968-6200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.