HECTOR J GARCIA EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL

HECTOR J GARCIA EARLY COLLEGE H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the LAREDO ISD school district, located in LAREDO, TX with about 438 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 19 teachers, HECTOR J GARCIA EARLY COLLEGE H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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.

**Hector J. Garcia Early College High School (ECHS)**, located on the campus of Texas A&M International University in Laredo, Texas, is a specialized academic institution within the Laredo Independent School District. Designed as an "early college," the school provides motivated students with a rigorous academic environment that allows them to earn both a high school diploma and up to 60 hours of college credit—or an associate degree—simultaneously, at no cost to the students or their families.

The school is widely recognized for its focus on college readiness and student support, catering to students who are often the first in their families to pursue higher education. By integrating high school coursework with college-level studies, the institution fosters a seamless transition to university life, emphasizing academic discipline, critical thinking, and professional preparation. Because of its location and partnership with the university, students at Garcia ECHS benefit from an immersive collegiate experience that positions them for success in competitive post-secondary pathways.

For more information, contact HECTOR J GARCIA EARLY COLLEGE H S at (956) 273-7700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.