JUDSON EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY

JUDSON EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY is a Title I public high school that is part of the JUDSON ISD school district, located in LIVE OAK, TX with about 477 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, JUDSON EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.

JUDSON EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY (JECA), located in Live Oak, Texas, is a specialized public high school within the Judson Independent School District. Designed as an Early College High School (ECHS), the campus operates in a unique partnership with Northeast Lakeview College. This model allows students to complete their high school diploma while simultaneously earning up to 60 hours of college credit—essentially an Associate’s Degree—tuition-free. The school is known for its rigorous academic environment, which emphasizes college readiness, critical thinking, and the transition from structured secondary education to the independent pace of collegiate study.

Beyond its academic intensity, JECA is characterized by a smaller, focused student body that fosters a close-knit community atmosphere. The school attracts students who are motivated to get a head start on their professional or academic careers by removing financial and temporal barriers to higher education. By blending high school and college coursework, the academy aims to bridge the gap between K-12 and post-secondary success, providing students with the skills and credentials necessary to excel in university settings immediately upon graduation.

For more information, contact JUDSON EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY at (210) 945-5100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.