School Overview
PSJA Early College High School, located in San Juan, Texas, is a flagship campus within the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District. The school is widely recognized for its robust "Early College" model, which provides students with a unique opportunity to earn a high school diploma alongside an associate degree or significant college credit hours—at no cost to their families—before they even graduate high school. By partnering with local institutions like South Texas College, the school bridges the gap between secondary and higher education, aiming to increase college readiness and graduation rates among a diverse student population.

Beyond its academic rigor, PSJA Early College High School fosters a comprehensive campus culture that balances competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various extracurricular activities. The school places a heavy emphasis on student support services and community involvement, striving to eliminate systemic barriers to higher education. Its mission is centered on empowering students from the Rio Grande Valley to become successful, globally competitive citizens by providing them with the resources to transition seamlessly into university studies or the professional workforce.
2,459
Total Students
173.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
87.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PSJA EARLY COLLEGE H S
Demographic Student Count
White22
Hispanic2,431
Black3
Asian2
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    2,431 (98.9 %)
  • White
    22 (0.9 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.1 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.1 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.0 %)
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: PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD
Phone: (956)354-2300
Website: http://psjaisd.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 2,459
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 173.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 2,156
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 622
Grade 10 633
Grade 11 632
Grade 12 572

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PSJA EARLY COLLEGE H S
Grade Student Count
Grade 9622
Grade 10633
Grade 11632
Grade 12572
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PSJA EARLY COLLEGE H S
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female1,19948.8%
Male1,26051.2%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)