ELVIS J BALLEW HIGH SCHOOL

ELVIS J BALLEW H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD school district, located in SAN JUAN, TX with about 358 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 22 teachers, ELVIS J BALLEW H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Elvis J. Ballew High School, located in San Juan, Texas, is part of the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD). As an alternative education campus, the school is specifically designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment. Its primary mission is to provide flexible academic pathways that allow students to recover credits, accelerate their progress toward graduation, and regain the momentum needed to earn their high school diplomas.

The school emphasizes a personalized approach to education, leveraging the resources of the larger PSJA school district to ensure that students receive the academic and emotional support necessary for success. By focusing on smaller class sizes and individualized instruction, Elvis J. Ballew High School aims to remove barriers to learning, helping students overcome obstacles that may have hindered their progress in a conventional classroom setting. The campus serves as a vital resource for the San Juan community, dedicated to ensuring that every student has a viable path to graduation and future post-secondary opportunities.

For more information, contact ELVIS J BALLEW H S at (956) 354-2520 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.