TRINIDAD GARZA EARLY COLLEGE AT MT VIEW
438 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Trinidad Garza Early College High School (GECHS), located on the Mountain View College campus in Dallas, is a specialized magnet school within the Dallas Independent School District. Designed for students who are traditionally underrepresented in higher education, the school offers a rigorous academic environment that blends high school curriculum with college coursework. Through a partnership with Dallas College (Mountain View campus), students have the unique opportunity to graduate with both their high school diploma and an Associate Degree simultaneously, often at no cost to their families.
The school is well-regarded for its small, personalized learning community, which fosters close relationships between students and faculty. By operating in a collegiate setting, Garza prepares students for the academic and professional demands of university life while providing a robust support system of counselors and mentors. With a focus on college readiness and accelerated learning, the institution serves as a powerful bridge for students aiming to transition directly into four-year universities or technical careers with a significant head start on their higher education goals.
The school is well-regarded for its small, personalized learning community, which fosters close relationships between students and faculty. By operating in a collegiate setting, Garza prepares students for the academic and professional demands of university life while providing a robust support system of counselors and mentors. With a focus on college readiness and accelerated learning, the institution serves as a powerful bridge for students aiming to transition directly into four-year universities or technical careers with a significant head start on their higher education goals.
438
Total Students
20.5
Full-Time Teachers
21.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
102.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic | 408 |
| Black | 21 |
| Asian | 1 |
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Hispanic408 (93.2 %)
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Black21 (4.8 %)
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White8 (1.8 %)
-
Asian1 (0.2 %)
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: | DALLAS ISD |
| Phone: | (214)860-3680 |
| Website: | http://www.dallasisd.org/garza |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 438 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 20.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 21.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 423 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 26 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
126
Grade 10
104
Grade 11
101
Grade 12
107
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 126 |
| Grade 10 | 104 |
| Grade 11 | 101 |
| Grade 12 | 107 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 244 | 55.7% |
| Male | 194 | 44.3% |
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