Is Early College High School a good school?

Yes. Early College High School ranks in the top 5.2% of Texas high schools.

How many students attend Early College High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 356 students attended Early College High School.

What is the racial makeup of Early College High School?

Students at Early College High School are 75% Hispanic, 9% African American, 7% White, 5% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

Early College High School

Summary:

Early College High School is a public high school in Dallas, Texas, serving grades 9-12 with a diverse student population of 356. It is part of the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 407 out of 968 districts in Texas.

Early College High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Texas, with exceptional academic performance that far exceeds district and state averages on STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams. The school maintains a remarkable 100% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the district and state averages, and has very low dropout rates ranging from 0% to 0.3%. Notably, Early College High School excels in serving diverse student populations, including African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Low Socioeconomic Status students, ranking among the top schools in Texas for these subgroups.

When compared to other high schools in the area, such as Hillcrest High School, Richardson High School, and Uplift Education-North Hills Prep High School, Early College High School stands out as a top-performing institution, significantly outpacing its peers in academic achievement, graduation rates, and serving diverse student populations. The school's relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $6,666 to $7,919 over the past three years, may contribute to its ability to provide a high-quality educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

3939 Vly View Ln Bldg G
Dallas, TX 75244

(972) 968-6200

District: Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
103^rd of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,919

Student/teacher ratio: 22.2

Number of students: 356

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

75.3%

African American:

9.0%

White:

7.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Early College High School ranks better than 94.8% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 6 ranked high schools in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.45. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Early College High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (75.3%), African American (9%), White (7.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 75.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Early College High School is 22.2, which is the highest among 7 high schools in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)

Compare Early College High School employs 16 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Early College High School is $7,919, which is the lowest among 7 high schools in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd)!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Early College High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Early College High School 103^rd of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Early College High School in the ranking list.)

Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd) 407^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Early College High School

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Rank History for all students at Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2007	82.75	96^th	1497	93.6%
2008	79.41	153^rd	1510	89.9%
2009	81.40	101^st	1539	93.4%
2010	79.35	91^st	1568	94.2%
2011	80.36	79^th	1672	95.3%
2012	77.04	136^th	1603	91.5%
2013	84.62	49^th	1652	97.0%
2014	77.96	183^rd	1734	89.4%
2015	78.66	147^th	1743	91.6%
2016	78.83	130^th	1762	92.6%
2017	86.19	114^th	1777	93.6%
2018	90.01	57^th	1797	96.8%
2019	91.30	37^th	1857	98.0%
2021	79.29	230^th	1861	87.6%
2022	84.11	134^th	1876	92.9%
2023	88.81	70^th	1961	96.4%
2024	87.45	103^rd	1987	94.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	67.22	180^th	1113	83.8%
2019	93.50	46^th	1136	96.0%
2021	83.78	83^rd	1195	93.1%
2022	88.40	73^rd	1278	94.3%
2023	92.81	55^th	1371	96.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	93.55	53^rd	1794	97.0%
2019	94.04	38^th	1818	97.9%
2021	84.88	96^th	1848	94.8%
2022	89.26	71^st	1847	96.2%
2023	91.95	48^th	1897	97.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	86.66	93^rd	1781	94.8%
2019	89.27	44^th	1798	97.6%
2021	69.24	424^th	1815	76.6%
2022	80.51	170^th	1841	90.8%
2023	84.70	106^th	1891	94.4%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	72.52	117^th	1137	89.7%
2019	70.64	245^th	1145	78.6%
2021	74.47	129^th	1177	89.0%
2022	67.36	418^th	1172	64.3%
2023	66.68	467^th	1182	60.5%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	86.06	100^th	1784	94.4%
2019	95.02	41^st	1810	97.7%
2021	78.65	149^th	1829	91.9%
2022	87.85	82^nd	1837	95.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	90.93	62^nd	1803	96.6%
2019	92.09	42^nd	1824	97.7%
2021	87.28	97^th	1840	94.7%
2022	85.99	112^th	1853	94.0%
2023	91.54	44^th	1913	97.7%

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Rank History for Asian students at Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	85.88	18^th	486	96.3%
2019	80.73	48^th	487	90.1%
2021	53.81	243^rd	488	50.2%
2022	53.24	261^st	507	48.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	85.52	92^nd	1013	90.9%
2019	96.81	13^th	1024	98.7%
2021	96.89	21^st	1020	97.9%
2022	97.94	11^th	1031	98.9%
2023	93.92	43^rd	1069	96.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	91.42	55^th	1691	96.7%
2019	92.46	37^th	1714	97.8%
2021	81.45	156^th	1743	91.0%
2022	86.18	105^th	1762	94.0%
2023	90.13	63^rd	1820	96.5%

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Rank History for White students at Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	94.25	12^th	1539	99.2%
2019	89.94	30^th	1526	98.0%
2021	80.83	129^th	1510	91.5%
2022	61.11	473^rd	1525	69.0%
2023	83.21	99^th	1576	93.7%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Early College High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	4	2	3	70	0	n/a	n/a	79
2008	11	10	5	135	0	n/a	n/a	161
2009	13	12	5	165	0	n/a	n/a	195
2010	15	16	8	174	0	n/a	n/a	213
2011	18	14	9	209	1	0	1	252
2012	14	11	12	227	2	0	1	267
2013	17	9	16	226	4	1	2	275
2014	16	11	16	266	4	0	0	313
2015	15	12	15	255	2	1	0	300
2016	16	10	19	258	1	1	1	306
2017	16	13	20	259	0	1	2	311
2018	15	13	22	276	0	1	3	330
2019	17	15	26	275	0	0	4	337
2020	15	17	28	284	1	0	4	349
2021	13	22	21	275	1	0	9	341
2022	18	26	22	259	1	0	9	335
2023	26	32	18	268	1	0	11	356

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Early College High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	79	6.0	13.2	86.1
2008	161	12.1	13.3	78.3
2009	195	14.4	13.5	69.2
2010	213	9.3	22.7	65.7
2011	252	9.0	28.0	77
2012	267	10.0	26.5	77.2
2013	275	9.9	27.5	71.3
2014	313	11.0	28.4	73.2
2015	300	12.0	25.0	74.7
2016	306	12.0	25.5	75.8
2017	311	13.9	22.2	82.3
2018	330	13.9	23.6	80.3
2019	337	14.0	24.0	78
2020	349	14.0	24.9	74.8
2021	341	14.0	24.3	76.2
2022	335	15.0	22.3	76.4
2023	356	16.0	22.2	75.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Early College High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	79	6.0	13.2	86.1
2008	161	12.1	13.3	78.3
2009	195	14.4	13.5	69.2
2010	213	9.3	22.7	65.7
2011	252	9.0	28.0	77
2012	267	10.0	26.5	77.2
2013	275	9.9	27.5	71.3
2014	313	11.0	28.4	73.2
2015	300	12.0	25.0	74.7
2016	306	12.0	25.5	75.8
2017	311	13.9	22.2	82.3
2018	330	13.9	23.6	80.3
2019	337	14.0	24.0	78
2020	349	14.0	24.9	74.8
2021	341	14.0	24.3	76.2
2022	335	15.0	22.3	76.4
2023	356	16.0	22.2	75.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Early College High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$395 (5.2%)	$7,227 (94.8%)	$7,622
2020	$373 (5.6%)	$6,293 (94.4%)	$6,666
2021	$846 (10.7%)	$7,073 (89.3%)	$7,919

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Early College High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 37^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 70^th of 1961 High schools	1.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Early College High School)	85	78	7%
End of Course Algebra I (Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd))	64	43	21%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Early College High School)	98	94	4%
End of Course Biology (Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd))	63	54	9%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Early College High School)	84	87	3%
End of Course English I Reading (Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd))	43	47	4%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Early College High School)	91	89	2%
End of Course English II Reading (Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd))	46	48	2%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Early College High School)	96	89	7%
End of Course U.S. History (Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd))	73	63	10%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	337	356	5.6%
African American	15	32	113.3%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	26	18	30.8%
Hispanic	275	268	2.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	17	26	52.9%
Two or More Races	4	11	175%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	78%	75.8%	2.2%

Schools Near Early College High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Early College High School	Public	9-12	3939 Vly View Ln Bldg G	Dallas	75244	Dallas County	Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 968-6200	356	16	22.2	75.8%	26 (7.3%)	32 (9.0%)	268 (75.3%)	18 (5.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.1%)	87.5	103^rd of 1987 public high schools	94.8%		88.8	70^th of 1961 public high schools	96.4%	33	54.8	92.5	81.9	89.7	98.8	$7,919	$846	$7,073
W T White High School	Public	9-12	4505 Ridgeside Dr	Dallas	75244	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 502-6200	2,149	133	16.1	79.2%	93 (4.3%)	247 (11.5%)	1,756 (81.7%)	17 (0.8%)	12 (0.6%)	2 (0.1%)	22 (1.0%)	26.2	1489^th of 1987 public high schools	25.1%		22.7	1548^th of 1961 public high schools	21.1%	59	27.7	38.6	34.8	44.2	58.8	$9,937	$2,866	$7,072
Texans Can Academy - Carrollton-Farmers Branch	Public, Charter	9-12	2720 Hollandale Ln	Farmers Branch	75234	Dallas County	Texans Can Academies	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 243-2178	319	20	15.9	82.4%	10 (3.1%)	16 (5.0%)	288 (90.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	2.7	1956^th of 1987 public high schools	1.6%		4.7	1859^th of 1961 public high schools	5.2%	97	2.3	0.0	2.2	16.4	23.2	$12,742	$2,522	$10,220
Turner High School	Public	9-12	1600 Josey Ln	Carrollton	75006	Dallas County	Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 968-5400	2,107	136	15.4	70.0%	196 (9.3%)	108 (5.1%)	1,649 (78.3%)	116 (5.5%)	4 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (1.6%)	31.2	1381^st of 1987 public high schools	30.5%		29.1	1405^th of 1961 public high schools	28.4%	24	24.4	47.4	41.9	49.0	56.9	$10,479	$1,208	$9,270
Salazar District Alternative Education Program	Public	6-12	2416 Keller Springs Rd	Carrollton	75006	Dallas County	Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 968-5900	61	16	3.8	82.0%	1 (1.6%)	19 (31.1%)	38 (62.3%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	1 (1.6%)								(n/a)						$312,055	$11,244	$300,811
Thomas Jefferson High School	Public	9-12	4001 Walnut Hill Ln	Dallas	75229	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 502-7300	1,452	103	14.0	97.3%	21 (1.4%)	55 (3.8%)	1,362 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.2%)	28	1446^th of 1987 public high schools	27.2%		17.4	1641^st of 1961 public high schools	16.3%	195	33.2	54.3	37.0	37.3	49.2	$11,062	$3,139	$7,923
Grimes Education Center	Public	9-12	1745 Hutton	Carrollton	75006	Dallas County	Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 968-5600	93	7	13.9	74.2%	9 (9.7%)	13 (14.0%)	65 (69.9%)	5 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	4.9	1889^th of 1987 public high schools	4.9%		2.3	1940^th of 1961 public high schools	1.1%	51	8.3		0.0	3.2	46.2	$26,701	$1,933	$24,768
Smith High School	Public	9-12	2335 N Josey Ln	Carrollton	75006	Dallas County	Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 968-5200	1,933	132	14.5	70.6%	144 (7.4%)	434 (22.5%)	1,193 (61.7%)	99 (5.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (3.2%)	22.9	1567^th of 1987 public high schools	21.1%		19.9	1593^rd of 1961 public high schools	18.8%	26	24.9	36.8	32.6	39.2	57.8	$10,498	$1,162	$9,336
Hillcrest High School	Public	9-12	9924 Hillcrest Rd	Dallas	75230	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 502-6800	1,610	107	15.0	74.2%	172 (10.7%)	270 (16.8%)	1,107 (68.8%)	33 (2.0%)	5 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	20 (1.2%)	34.2	1320^th of 1987 public high schools	33.6%		35.9	1268^th of 1961 public high schools	35.3%	52	13.2	47.0	41.5	53.9	63.0	$10,420	$2,864	$7,556
Richardson High School	Public	9-12	1250 W Belt Line Rd	Richardson	75080	Dallas County	Richardson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 593-3000	2,773	206	13.4	53.9%	747 (26.9%)	467 (16.8%)	1,286 (46.4%)	181 (6.5%)	6 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	84 (3.0%)	63	606^th of 1987 public high schools	69.5%		52.6	860^th of 1961 public high schools	56.1%	254	31.5	67.5	67.3	64.2	77.3	$9,414	$520	$8,894

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