BROWNSVILLE EARLY COLLEGE H S
348 Students
High School 9th - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic | 336 |
| Black | 3 |
| Asian | 4 |
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Hispanic336 (96.6 %)
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White5 (1.4 %)
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Asian4 (1.1 %)
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Black3 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 87 |
| Grade 10 | 94 |
| Grade 11 | 95 |
| Grade 12 | 72 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 215 | 61.8% |
| Male | 133 | 38.2% |
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