Is Early High School a good school?

Early High School ranks 202 nd of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Early High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 366 students attended Early High School.

What is the racial makeup of Early High School?

Students at Early High School are 65% White, 27% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

What schools feed into Early High School?

Early High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Early Elementary Elementary : Early Pri Middle : Early Middle

Early High School

Summary:

Early High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Early, Texas, with a total enrollment of 366 students. The school is part of the Brownwood Independent School District, which is ranked 77th out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Early High School consistently outperforms the state average on STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams across all subjects, including Algebra I, Biology, English I/II Reading, and U.S. History. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had 68.32% proficiency in Algebra I, compared to the state average of 44.73%. The school also maintains an exceptionally high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 97.6% to 100% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Early High School's dropout rate has remained low, ranging from 0.0% to 0.5% over the past five years, well below the state average.

When compared to nearby schools like May High School, Bangs High School, and Brownwood High School, Early High School stands out in several areas. It has higher academic performance, graduation rates, and a lower student-teacher ratio, suggesting that it is providing a more robust educational experience for its diverse student population, which includes a significant Hispanic representation and a range of socioeconomic backgrounds.

Detail:

Public 9-12

115 Sudderth
Early, TX 76802-3315

(325) 646-8295

District: Early Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
202^nd of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,487

Feeder schools for Early High School:

Elementary:	Early Elementary
	Early Pri
Middle:	Early Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 11.3

Number of students: 366

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.8%

Hispanic:

27.0%

Two or more races:

4.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Early High School ranks better than 89.8% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.4. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Early 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: White (64.8%), Hispanic (27%), two or more races (4.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Early High School is 11.3. (See more...)

Compare Early High School employs 32.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Early High School is $12,487.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Early High School 202^nd of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Early High School in the ranking list.)

Early Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Early Independent School District (Isd) 77^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Early High School

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Rank History for all students at Early High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	78.68	134^th	1427	90.6%
2005	81.72	104^th	1429	92.7%
2006	80.16	139^th	1430	90.3%
2007	80.74	131^st	1497	91.2%
2008	76.52	217^th	1510	85.6%
2009	77.71	174^th	1539	88.7%
2010	76.15	171^st	1568	89.1%
2011	73.37	287^th	1672	82.8%
2012	73.00	197^th	1603	87.7%
2013	68.63	394^th	1652	76.2%
2014	77.65	190^th	1734	89.0%
2015	74.22	264^th	1743	84.9%
2016	69.23	403^rd	1762	77.1%
2017	73.42	293^rd	1777	83.5%
2018	58.91	597^th	1797	66.8%
2019	65.86	472^nd	1857	74.6%
2021	72.48	366^th	1861	80.3%
2022	72.35	329^th	1876	82.5%
2023	75.93	293^rd	1961	85.1%
2024	80.40	202^nd	1987	89.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Early High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	79.82	83^rd	604	86.3%
2021	38.35	356^th	588	39.5%
2022	35.92	417^th	664	37.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Early High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	65.83	264^th	1347	80.4%
2019	48.60	550^th	1357	59.5%
2021	49.80	525^th	1382	62.0%
2022	3.62	1410^th	1418	0.6%
2023	53.50	514^th	1478	65.2%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	49.53	776^th	1794	56.7%
2019	59.53	522^nd	1818	71.3%
2021	63.06	476^th	1848	74.2%
2022	64.49	395^th	1847	78.6%
2023	70.41	322^nd	1897	83.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Early High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	62.08	569^th	1781	68.1%
2019	61.67	597^th	1798	66.8%
2021	68.39	439^th	1815	75.8%
2022	64.41	492^nd	1841	73.3%
2023	72.56	346^th	1891	81.7%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Early High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	72.21	240^th	1137	78.9%
2019	59.77	590^th	1145	48.5%
2021	77.55	23^rd	1177	98.0%
2022	72.49	146^th	1172	87.5%
2023	64.85	507^th	1182	57.1%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Early High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	40.84	966^th	1784	45.9%
2019	53.91	614^th	1810	66.1%
2021	53.32	650^th	1829	64.5%
2022	41.27	928^th	1837	49.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Early High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	55.67	657^th	1803	63.6%
2019	64.86	476^th	1824	73.9%
2021	73.45	323^rd	1840	82.4%
2022	76.17	259^th	1853	86.0%
2023	75.26	288^th	1913	84.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Early High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	33.22	1163^rd	1691	31.2%
2019	49.66	787^th	1714	54.1%
2021	70.85	327^th	1743	81.2%
2022	59.76	510^th	1762	71.1%
2023	72.13	297^th	1820	83.7%

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Rank History for White students at Early High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	54.00	653^rd	1539	57.6%
2019	56.25	599^th	1526	60.7%
2021	57.78	562^nd	1510	62.8%
2022	66.68	364^th	1525	76.1%
2023	68.18	369^th	1576	76.6%

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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 High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	280	0	1	20	0	n/a	n/a	301
1990	268	0	1	21	0	n/a	n/a	290
1991	253	1	0	25	0	n/a	n/a	279
1992	259	0	1	21	0	n/a	n/a	281
1993	264	0	1	13	0	n/a	n/a	278
1994	255	0	1	17	0	n/a	n/a	273
1995	276	0	7	21	1	n/a	n/a	305
1996	276	0	7	21	1	n/a	n/a	305
1997	294	0	3	30	2	n/a	n/a	329
1998	306	0	3	32	2	n/a	n/a	343
1999	350	1	3	40	1	n/a	n/a	395
2000	350	2	1	46	1	n/a	n/a	400
2001	340	3	3	37	0	n/a	n/a	383
2002	321	4	4	52	1	n/a	n/a	382
2003	321	4	4	52	1	n/a	n/a	382
2004	330	3	3	49	3	n/a	n/a	388
2005	337	2	6	50	3	n/a	n/a	398
2006	328	4	5	50	3	n/a	n/a	390
2007	337	6	4	58	4	n/a	n/a	409
2008	336	6	4	58	3	n/a	n/a	407
2009	326	6	1	50	1	n/a	n/a	384
2010	304	2	0	47	1	n/a	n/a	354
2011	283	1	2	45	5	0	4	340
2012	274	5	3	45	5	0	8	340
2013	256	4	3	63	2	1	3	332
2014	257	2	5	71	1	1	5	342
2015	272	6	6	83	3	1	8	379
2016	276	6	6	77	3	1	6	375
2017	281	3	7	71	2	0	8	372
2018	276	6	7	73	1	0	7	370
2019	264	5	6	73	1	0	10	359
2020	254	5	7	87	1	0	13	367
2021	230	6	5	93	1	0	15	350
2022	235	4	6	94	1	0	17	357
2023	237	5	7	99	0	0	18	366

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 High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	301	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	290	23.0	12.6	n/a
1991	279	17.5	15.9	n/a
1992	281	23.0	12.2	8.2
1993	278	23.0	12.1	12.2
1994	273	25.9	10.5	7.3
1995	305	28.0	10.9	17.4
1996	305	28.0	10.9	17.4
1997	329	28.7	11.5	12.2
1998	343	31.0	11.1	14.3
1999	395	31.1	12.7	22
2000	400	31.0	12.9	20.3
2001	383	32.9	11.6	22.2
2002	382	37.2	10.3	26.4
2003	382	37.2	10.3	26.4
2004	388	36.7	10.6	27.6
2005	398	38.8	10.3	1.5
2006	390	37.3	10.5	33.6
2007	409	39.5	10.4	32.5
2008	407	40.4	10.1	35.1
2009	384	41.0	9.4	32.8
2010	354	42.2	8.3	33.6
2011	340	37.8	8.9	34.1
2012	340	35.0	9.7	35.9
2013	332	34.1	9.7	34.6
2014	342	35.0	9.7	38.3
2015	379	34.0	11.1	31.9
2016	375	34.0	11.0	35.5
2017	372	35.4	10.4	41.4
2018	370	37.2	9.9	43.8
2019	359	32.7	10.9	49.9
2020	367	31.8	11.5	47.4
2021	350	34.0	10.2	37.1
2022	357	36.0	9.8	31.4
2023	366	32.2	11.3	38.5

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 High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	301	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	290	23.0	12.6	n/a
1991	279	17.5	15.9	n/a
1992	281	23.0	12.2	8.2
1993	278	23.0	12.1	12.2
1994	273	25.9	10.5	7.3
1995	305	28.0	10.9	17.4
1996	305	28.0	10.9	17.4
1997	329	28.7	11.5	12.2
1998	343	31.0	11.1	14.3
1999	395	31.1	12.7	22
2000	400	31.0	12.9	20.3
2001	383	32.9	11.6	22.2
2002	382	37.2	10.3	26.4
2003	382	37.2	10.3	26.4
2004	388	36.7	10.6	27.6
2005	398	38.8	10.3	1.5
2006	390	37.3	10.5	33.6
2007	409	39.5	10.4	32.5
2008	407	40.4	10.1	35.1
2009	384	41.0	9.4	32.8
2010	354	42.2	8.3	33.6
2011	340	37.8	8.9	34.1
2012	340	35.0	9.7	35.9
2013	332	34.1	9.7	34.6
2014	342	35.0	9.7	38.3
2015	379	34.0	11.1	31.9
2016	375	34.0	11.0	35.5
2017	372	35.4	10.4	41.4
2018	370	37.2	9.9	43.8
2019	359	32.7	10.9	49.9
2020	367	31.8	11.5	47.4
2021	350	34.0	10.2	37.1
2022	357	36.0	9.8	31.4
2023	366	32.2	11.3	38.5

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 High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,349 (12.3%)	$9,601 (87.7%)	$10,950
2020	$1,192 (10.5%)	$10,171 (89.5%)	$11,363
2021	$1,442 (11.5%)	$11,044 (88.4%)	$12,487

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Early High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 472^nd of 1857 High schools	Ranks 293^rd of 1961 High schools	10.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Early High School)	75	59	16%
End of Course Algebra I (Early Independent School District (Isd))	75	59	16%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Early High School)	59	79	20%
End of Course Biology (Early Independent School District (Isd))	59	79	20%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Early High School)	63	77	14%
End of Course English I Reading (Early Independent School District (Isd))	63	77	14%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Early High School)	61	71	10%
End of Course English II Reading (Early Independent School District (Isd))	61	71	10%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Early High School)	84	92	8%
End of Course U.S. History (Early Independent School District (Isd))	84	92	8%
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	359	366	1.9%
African American	5	5
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	6	7	16.7%
Hispanic	73	99	35.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	264	237	10.2%
Two or More Races	10	18	80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49.9%	38.5%	11.3%

Schools Near Early 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)	STAAR Reading (2024)		STAAR Mathematics (2024)		STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (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	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Early High School	Public	9-12	115 Sudderth	Early	76802	Brown County	Early Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(325) 646-8295	366	32	11.3	38.5%	237 (64.8%)	5 (1.4%)	99 (27.0%)	7 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.9%)	80.4	202^nd of 1987 public high schools	89.8%		75.9	293^rd of 1961 public high schools	85.1%	91	68.3	78.9	75.5	81.4	89.7							$12,487	$1,442	$11,044
Premier H S Of Comanche/Early	Public, Charter	9-12	819 Early Blvd	Early	76802	Brown County	Premier High Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 356-9673	90	3	30.0	86.7%	56 (62.2%)	1 (1.1%)	31 (34.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)	29	1423^rd of 1987 public high schools	28.4%		36.5	1250^th of 1961 public high schools	36.3%	173			25.0	63.6	40.0							$8,547	$1,336	$7,211
Brownwood Accelerated High School	Public	11-12	2707 Southside Dr	Brownwood	76801	Brown County	Brownwood Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 646-2477	15	3	4.9	80.0%	3 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (60.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (20.0%)								(n/a)				0.0										$19,165
Brownwood High School	Public	9-12	2100 Slayden	Brownwood	76801	Brown County	Brownwood Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 646-9549	971	69	14.0	54.0%	461 (47.5%)	50 (5.1%)	411 (42.3%)	8 (0.8%)	6 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (3.6%)	49.3	951^st of 1987 public high schools	52.1%		48.4	965^th of 1961 public high schools	50.8%	14	36.7	55.4	51.2	62.9	71.2							$9,899	$1,642	$8,257
Lone Star H S West	Public	8-12	600 Fm 3254	Brownwood	76801	Brown County	Lone Star School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(325) 641-4245	52				18 (34.6%)	17 (32.7%)	17 (32.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5.5	1874^th of 1987 public high schools	5.7%		2.2	1943^rd of 1961 public high schools	0.9%	69					33.3
Mullin Oaks	Public	8-12	800 Fm 3254	Brownwood	76001	Tarrant County	Mullin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(855) 467-0030	40	9	4.5		7 (17.5%)	12 (30.0%)	19 (47.5%)	1 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.5%)	6.4	1855^th of 1987 public high schools	6.6%		5.9	1833^rd of 1961 public high schools	6.5%	22	3.3	14.8	22.2	11.1								$21,370	$3,108	$18,262
Bangs High School	Public	9-12	305 N 3rd St	Bangs	76823	Brown County	Bangs Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(325) 752-6822	247	26	9.3	57.9%	156 (63.2%)	4 (1.6%)	75 (30.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.5%)	49.5	942^nd of 1987 public high schools	52.6%		56.6	750^th of 1961 public high schools	61.8%	192	21.3	62.7	56.3	64.2	64.7							$11,043	$762	$10,281
May High School	Public	7-12	3400 Cr 411 E	May	76857	Brown County	May Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 259-2131	134	14	9.5	54.5%	103 (76.9%)	1 (0.7%)	25 (18.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.7%)	62.2	630^th of 1987 public high schools	68.3%		66.7	510^th of 1961 public high schools	74.0%	120	50.0	44.4	56.3	76.5	88.2	27.3	54.6	36.4	54.6	36.4	22.7	$11,721	$977	$10,744

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Early High School

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Rank History for Male students at Early High School

Rank History for Hispanic students at Early High School

Rank History for White students at Early High School

Enrollment information for Early High School

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Early High School

Student/Teacher Ratio Early High School

Per Pupil Expenditures for Early High School

Impact of COVID-19 on Early High School

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Test Scores

Student Body

Schools Near Early High School