EDCOUCH-ELSA H S ACADEMY

33 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Edcouch-Elsa High School Academy, located in Elsa, Texas, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District. As a staple of the local community, the school is deeply integrated into the culture of the Rio Grande Valley, often rallying behind its long-standing "Yellowjacket" mascot. The campus is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education institutions.

The academy emphasizes a balance between rigorous core academics and extracurricular involvement, offering various programs designed to support student growth in a region that values community spirit. By prioritizing student achievement and resource accessibility, Edcouch-Elsa High School Academy strives to overcome regional challenges by fostering a supportive learning environment. The school remains a focal point for local pride, consistently working to uplift its diverse student body through localized educational initiatives and community engagement.

Total Students

3.4

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

166.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EDCOUCH-ELSA H S ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	32

Hispanic
32 (97.0 %)
White
1 (3.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD
Phone:	(956)262-0151
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	33
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	55
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 1

Grade 10 9

Grade 11 9

Grade 12 14