East Early College High School is a secondary charter school at 220 N. Milby Street in Houston, Texas, United States with a ZIP code of 77003.
Serving 461 students in grades 9-12, East Early College High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 461 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
East Early College High School's student population of 461 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
461 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
East Early College High School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Early College High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#166 out of 8188 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
91%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Early College High School's ranking?
East Early College High School is ranked #166 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are East Early College High School often compared to?
East Early College High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carnegie Vanguard High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Early College High School?
The graduation rate of East Early College High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend East Early College High School?
461 students attend East Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of East Early College High School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Early College High School?
East Early College High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does East Early College High School offer ?
East Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is East Early College High School part of?
East Early College High School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is East Early College High School located?
East Early College High School is located in the South Central Houston neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 16 other public schools located in South Central Houston.
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