DEL RIO EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL

DEL RIO EARLY COLLEGE H S is a Title I public secondary school that is part of the SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD school district, located in DEL RIO, TX with about 331 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 11th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, DEL RIO EARLY COLLEGE H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Del Rio Early College High School (ECHS), located at 100 Memorial Drive in Del Rio, Texas, is a specialized campus within the San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District. Designed to provide a unique bridge between high school and higher education, the school focuses on a rigorous academic model that allows students to earn a high school diploma while simultaneously accumulating transferable college credits—or even an associate degree—at little to no cost to the family. By partnering with local institutions of higher learning, the school aims to create a seamless transition for students, particularly those who might be first-generation college students, by providing the support systems necessary to succeed in a college-level environment.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school is built on the philosophy of fostering a college-going culture from the moment students step onto campus. The curriculum is intentionally accelerated and structured to help students minimize the time and financial burden typically associated with post-secondary education. With its commitment to academic excellence and student success, Del Rio Early College High School serves as a vital resource for the community, preparing its graduates to enter the workforce or transition into a four-year university with a significant head start on their professional and academic goals.

For more information, contact DEL RIO EARLY COLLEGE H S at (830) 778-4416 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.