MEMORIAL EARLY COLLEGE H S WITH ST PHILIP'S
MEMORIAL EARLY COLLEGE H S WITH ST PHILIP'S is a public high school that is part of the COMAL ISD school district, located in NEW BRAUNFELS, TX with about 324 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 19 teachers, MEMORIAL EARLY COLLEGE H S WITH ST PHILIP'S has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
**Memorial Early College High School (MECHS) with St. Philip's** is a specialized, collaborative partnership between the New Braunfels Independent School District and St. Philip’s College (part of the Alamo Colleges District). Located in New Braunfels, Texas, the school is designed to bridge the gap between high school and higher education by allowing students to earn their high school diploma simultaneously with an associate degree or up to 60 hours of transferable college credit. By integrating rigorous college-level coursework into the high school experience, the program aims to provide students with a significant head start on their professional or academic futures, often at little to no cost to the students’ families.
The school is structured to foster a college-going culture, providing a supportive environment that helps students navigate the demands of dual-credit curriculum. Beyond the academic acceleration, MECHS emphasizes college readiness and career preparation, ensuring that students develop the time management and study skills necessary to succeed in higher education. As a small-learning-community environment, the school focuses on personalized guidance, making it an ideal choice for motivated students looking to graduate from high school with a competitive advantage in the workforce or at a four-year university.
For more information, contact MEMORIAL EARLY COLLEGE H S WITH ST PHILIP'S at (830) 221-2900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130
(830) 221-2900
MEMORIAL EARLY COLLEGE H S WITH ST PHILIP'S is a public school in NEW BRAUNFELS, TX with about 324 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- COMAL ISD
- Total Students:
- 324
- Teachers:
- 19.66
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- 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 324 students
- White
- 57.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 33.6%
- Two or more races
- 4.6%
- Black or African American
- 2.5%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 59.6%
- Male
- 40.4%
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.