ST PHILIP'S COLLEGE EARLY COLLEGE H S WITH SAISD

ST PHILIP'S COLLEGE EARLY COLLEGE H S WITH SAISD is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the SAN ANTONIO ISD school district, located in SAN ANTONIO, TX with about 248 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 12 teachers, ST PHILIP'S COLLEGE EARLY COLLEGE H S WITH SAISD has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

St. Philip’s College Early College High School (ECHS), operated in partnership with the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD), is a specialized academic program located on the campus of St. Philip’s College. By integrating high school coursework with college-level curriculum, the school provides students with the unique opportunity to earn a high school diploma alongside an Associate degree or up to 60 hours of transferable college credit tuition-free. This model is designed to bridge the gap between secondary and post-secondary education, offering students a head start on their professional or academic futures in a supportive, collegiate environment.

The program is specifically tailored for students who may be historically underrepresented in higher education, aiming to remove systemic barriers to college access and success. By immersing students in a real-world college setting, St. Philip’s ECHS fosters an early sense of academic identity and responsibility. Students benefit from the resources of both SAISD’s instructional support and the broader academic infrastructure of St. Philip’s College, which is a designated Historically Black College and University (HBCU) and a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), making it a pillar of diversity and community advancement in San Antonio.

For more information, contact ST PHILIP'S COLLEGE EARLY COLLEGE H S WITH SAISD at (210) 486-2406 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.