EARLY COLLEGE H S AT MIDLAND COLLEGE

EARLY COLLEGE H S AT MIDLAND COLLEGE is a Title I public high school that is part of the MIDLAND ISD school district, located in MIDLAND, TX with about 299 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 16 teachers, EARLY COLLEGE H S AT MIDLAND COLLEGE has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Early College High School (ECHS) at Midland College is a specialized secondary institution located in Midland, Texas, operating through a partnership between Midland Independent School District and Midland College. Designed to bridge the gap between high school and higher education, the school allows students to immerse themselves in a college-going culture while earning their high school diploma. A primary feature of the program is the opportunity for students to earn up to 60 hours of college credit—essentially an associate degree—concurrently with their high school coursework, often at little to no cost to the students’ families.

The school is structured to support students who may be first-generation college-goers or those looking for a rigorous, accelerated academic environment. By operating on the Midland College campus, students gain early access to university-level resources, faculty, and facilities, which fosters independence and prepares them for the expectations of post-secondary success. The program emphasizes a smaller, supportive learning community that aims to remove traditional barriers to higher education, ultimately helping graduates save significant time and tuition expenses as they transition into four-year universities or the workforce.

For more information, contact EARLY COLLEGE H S AT MIDLAND COLLEGE at (432) 685-4641 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.