EDCOUCH-ELSA HIGH SCHOOL

EDCOUCH-ELSA H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD school district, located in ELSA, TX with about 1,394 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 103 teachers, EDCOUCH-ELSA H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Edcouch-Elsa High School, located in Elsa, Texas, serves as a central educational hub for the Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District in the Rio Grande Valley. Known for its strong sense of community pride and a mascot rooted in the "Yellowjacket" tradition, the school is deeply integrated into the culture of the surrounding rural area. The institution provides a comprehensive curriculum aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success, offering various academic programs, extracurricular activities, and career-readiness initiatives designed to support a diverse student body.

Beyond academics, the school is often recognized for its active role in community life, particularly through its athletic programs and school spirit events that bring the residents of Elsa and Edcouch together. As a vital part of the local landscape, Edcouch-Elsa High School focuses on fostering student growth, leadership, and resilience, striving to overcome regional challenges while promoting a supportive environment that encourages graduates to contribute positively to both the local community and the broader workforce.

For more information, contact EDCOUCH-ELSA H S at (956) 262-6074 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

N YELLOWJACKET DR
ELSA, TX 78543
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EDCOUCH-ELSA HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ELSA, TX with about 1,394 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD
Total Students:
1,394
Teachers:
103.67
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 1,394 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending EDCOUCH-ELSA HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 99% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
99.4%
White
0.5%
Black or African American
0.1%

Female
49.4%
Male
50.6%

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.