BROWNSVILLE EARLY COLLEGE H S

School Overview
Brownsville Early College High School (BECHS), located on Ringgold Road in Brownsville, Texas, is a specialized campus within the Brownsville Independent School District. Designed to provide students with a rigorous academic experience, the school operates on an "early college" model, which allows students to earn a high school diploma while simultaneously accumulating significant college credit—often up to an associate degree—at little to no cost. This unique structure is intended to provide a seamless transition between secondary and higher education, effectively reducing the time and financial burden typically associated with traditional college paths.

The school is known for its focused academic environment, which prioritizes college readiness, critical thinking, and disciplined study habits. Because it is part of the BISD network, it maintains a close partnership with local institutions of higher learning, such as Texas Southmost College, to facilitate concurrent enrollment. For students in the Brownsville area, BECHS serves as a premier destination for those who are motivated to get a "head start" on their professional and academic futures, offering a supportive yet demanding atmosphere that prepares graduates for the rigors of university-level work.
348
Total Students
15.2
Full-Time Teachers
22.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
84.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BROWNSVILLE EARLY COLLEGE H S
Demographic Student Count
White5
Hispanic336
Black3
Asian4
  • Hispanic
    336 (96.6 %)
  • White
    5 (1.4 %)
  • Asian
    4 (1.1 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.9 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: BROWNSVILLE ISD
Phone: (956)698-1476
Website: http://www.bisd.us/bechs
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 348
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 293
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 87
Grade 10 94
Grade 11 95
Grade 12 72

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BROWNSVILLE EARLY COLLEGE H S
Grade Student Count
Grade 987
Grade 1094
Grade 1195
Grade 1272
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BROWNSVILLE EARLY COLLEGE H S
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female21561.8%
Male13338.2%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)