Psja Southwest Early College High School

Summary:

Psja Southwest Early College High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Pharr, Texas, with a predominantly Hispanic student population of 1,692. As part of the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD), the school stands out for its high graduation rates, low dropout rates, and strong support for economically disadvantaged and minority students.

Psja Southwest Early College High School has maintained impressive four-year graduation rates, ranging from 95.1% to 98.8% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state and district averages. The school also boasts relatively low dropout rates, ranging from 0.3% to 0.9%, lower than the state and district averages. While its STAAR EOC test scores are mixed compared to the district and state, the school performs better than the state average in U.S. History and ranks higher than the state for English Language Learners, Special Education students, and Migrant students, indicating its ability to support these populations.

Compared to other high schools in the PSJA ISD and nearby districts, such as Premier H S Of San Juan, Memorial High School, and Psja Memorial Early College High School, Psja Southwest Early College High School generally performs on par or slightly below average in terms of state rankings and test scores. However, its unique "early college" program, which allows students to earn college credits while in high school, likely contributes to the school's strong graduation and college readiness outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 300 E Javelina Dr
       Pharr, TX  78577


(956) 354-2480

District: Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1189th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,892 Help


Feeder schools for Psja Southwest Early College High School:

Elementary:    Aida C Escobar Elementary
    Berta S Palacios Elementary
    Carmen Anaya Elementary
    Cesar Chavez Elementary
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Middle:    Jaime Escalante Middle
    Kennedy Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  1,692

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
98.4%
White:
1.1%
African American:
0.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.6% Help


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Compare Details Psja Southwest Early College High School ranks worse than 59.8% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 5th among 6 ranked high schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.32. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Psja Southwest Early College High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (98.4%), White (1.1%), Asian (0.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Psja Southwest Early College High School is 12.5, which is the 4th best among 6 high schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Psja Southwest Early College High School employs 134.8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Psja Southwest Early College High School is $13,892. 4 high schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Psja Southwest Early College High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Psja Southwest Early College High School 1189th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Psja Southwest Early College High School in the ranking list.)

Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd) 460th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Psja Southwest Early College High School

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Rank History for all students at Psja Southwest Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 47.16 1163rd 1672 30.4%
2012 23.19 1373rd 1603 14.3%
2013 7.53 1548th 1652 6.3%
2014 8.52 1610th 1734 7.2%
2015 11.77 1564th 1743 10.3%
2016 20.41 1504th 1762 14.6%
2017 24.55 1366th 1777 23.1%
2018 32.88 1212th 1797 32.6%
2019 39.11 1152nd 1857 38.0%
2021 24.17 1445th 1861 22.4%
2022 38.61 1152nd 1876 38.6%
2023 35.67 1271st 1961 35.2%
2024 39.32 1189th 1987 40.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Psja Southwest Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.96 403rd 1113 63.8%
2019 48.09 426th 1136 62.5%
2021 30.21 863rd 1195 27.8%
2022 45.54 503rd 1278 60.6%
2023 42.60 624th 1371 54.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Psja Southwest Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.67 751st 1347 44.2%
2019 36.06 853rd 1357 37.1%
2021 27.14 1123rd 1382 18.7%
2022 52.17 501st 1418 64.7%
2023 43.92 719th 1478 51.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Psja Southwest Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.88 1068th 1794 40.5%
2019 48.12 863rd 1818 52.5%
2021 31.41 1312th 1848 29.0%
2022 47.63 844th 1847 54.3%
2023 41.61 1053rd 1897 44.5%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Psja Southwest Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.09 41st 131 68.7%
2019 57.53 41st 113 63.7%
2021 44.02 54th 97 44.3%
2022 61.75 37th 114 67.5%
2023 35.54 57th 93 38.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Psja Southwest Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.29 1253rd 1781 29.6%
2019 36.33 1234th 1798 31.4%
2021 25.29 1400th 1815 22.9%
2022 38.49 1139th 1841 38.1%
2023 38.44 1168th 1891 38.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Psja Southwest Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.95 1010th 1137 11.2%
2019 15.84 1078th 1145 5.9%
2021 32.60 964th 1177 18.1%
2022 53.45 733rd 1172 37.5%
2023 63.10 553rd 1182 53.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Psja Southwest Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.33 1183rd 1784 33.7%
2019 37.52 1117th 1810 38.3%
2021 23.50 1494th 1829 18.3%
2022 46.82 771st 1837 58.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Psja Southwest Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.96 1307th 1803 27.5%
2019 37.45 1139th 1824 37.6%
2021 21.34 1472nd 1840 20.0%
2022 35.81 1168th 1853 37.0%
2023 29.76 1338th 1913 30.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Psja Southwest Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.47 1045th 1691 38.2%
2019 43.12 951st 1714 44.5%
2021 28.27 1289th 1743 26.0%
2022 43.35 912th 1762 48.2%
2023 39.63 1069th 1820 41.3%
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Rank History for White students at Psja Southwest Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.87 1244th 1539 19.2%
2019 21.35 1300th 1526 14.8%
2022 9.95 1405th 1525 7.9%
2023 42.97 929th 1576 41.1%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Psja Southwest Early College High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 1 0 0 344 0 0 0 0 345
2012 4 0 0 782 0 0 0 0 786
2013 14 1 0 1291 0 0 0 0 1306
2014 15 2 3 1723 0 0 0 0 1743
2015 8 3 4 1765 0 0 0 0 1780
2016 12 3 4 1755 0 0 0 0 1774
2017 7 2 5 1798 0 0 0 0 1812
2018 15 1 4 1768 0 0 0 0 1788
2019 15 1 0 1693 0 0 0 0 1709
2020 14 2 1 1716 0 0 0 0 1733
2021 10 1 0 1755 1 0 0 0 1767
2022 13 6 1 1681 2 0 0 0 1703
2023 18 4 3 1665 2 0 0 0 1692

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

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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 Psja Southwest Early College High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 345 31.5 10.9 0
2012 786 53.5 14.6 0
2013 1306 93.4 13.9 94.9
2014 1743 118.1 14.7 98.5
2015 1780 126.0 14.1 93.9
2016 1774 131.0 13.5 94.1
2017 1812 134.5 13.4 96
2018 1788 139.2 12.8 98.5
2019 1709 140.2 12.1 99.8
2020 1733 145.1 11.9 99.1
2021 1767 145.8 12.1 98.8
2022 1703 139.5 12.2 98.6
2023 1692 134.8 12.5 97.6

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 Psja Southwest Early College High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 345 31.5 10.9 0
2012 786 53.5 14.6 0
2013 1306 93.4 13.9 94.9
2014 1743 118.1 14.7 98.5
2015 1780 126.0 14.1 93.9
2016 1774 131.0 13.5 94.1
2017 1812 134.5 13.4 96
2018 1788 139.2 12.8 98.5
2019 1709 140.2 12.1 99.8
2020 1733 145.1 11.9 99.1
2021 1767 145.8 12.1 98.8
2022 1703 139.5 12.2 98.6
2023 1692 134.8 12.5 97.6

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 Psja Southwest Early College High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,175 (9.0%) $11,899 (91.0%) $13,075
2020 $1,879 (14.8%) $10,818 (85.2%) $12,697
2021 $2,801 (20.2%) $11,091 (79.8%) $13,892

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Psja Southwest Early College High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1152nd of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1271st of 1961 High schools
 2.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Psja Southwest Early College High School)8353
 30%
   End of Course Algebra I (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))7762
 15%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Psja Southwest Early College High School)4443
 1%
   End of Course Biology (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4845
 3%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Psja Southwest Early College High School)3943
 4%
   End of Course English I Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4249
 7%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Psja Southwest Early College High School)3939
   End of Course English II Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4351
 8%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Psja Southwest Early College High School)6570
 5%
   End of Course U.S. History (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))6464
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students17091692
 1%
African American14
 300%
American Indian02
Asian03
Hispanic16931665
 1.7%
Pacific Islander00
White1518
 20%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.8%97.6%
 2.1%


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Psja Southwest Early College High School ranks 1189th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Psja Southwest Early College High School are 98% Hispanic, 1% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,692 students attended Psja Southwest Early College High School.


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