Porter Early College High School

Summary:

Porter Early College High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Brownsville, Texas, which is part of the Brownsville Independent School District. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population, with over 99% of students identifying as Hispanic.

Porter Early College High School stands out for its strong academic performance. The school has consistently maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 91.9% to 94.9% over the past five years, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, the school outperforms the district and state in several STAAR EOC (End of Course) assessments, particularly in Algebra I, where the school's proficiency rate is around 70% compared to the district's 59% and the state's 45%. While the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, it has consistently maintained a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, which is higher than the 1-star rating it received in some years. The school also performs relatively well in certain student subgroups, such as English Language Learners and Special Education students, ranking in the top half or top third of Texas high schools in these categories.

When compared to other nearby early college high schools, such as Pace Early College High School, Hanna Early College High School, and Brownsville Early College High School, Porter Early College High School generally performs on par or slightly below in terms of STAAR EOC proficiency rates and statewide rankings. However, it still outperforms some of the nearby charter schools, such as Triumph Public High Schools-Brownsville and Premier H S Of Brownsville. The school's focus on providing an early college experience for its predominantly Hispanic and economically disadvantaged student population is a notable strength.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3500 International Blvd
       Brownsville, TX  78521-3294


(956) 548-7800

District: Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1318th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,487 Help


Feeder schools for Porter Early College High School:

Elementary:    Canales Elementary
    Castaneda Elementary
    Cromack Elementary
    Del Castillo Elementary
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Middle:    Faulk Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  1,683

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.2%
White:
0.7%
Asian:
0.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Porter Early College High School ranks worse than 66.3% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 6th among 7 ranked high schools in the Brownsville Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.36. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Porter Early College High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 (99.2%), White (0.7%), Asian (0.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 93.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Porter Early College High School is 14.1, which is the 4th best among 7 high schools in the Brownsville Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Porter Early College High School is $12,487, which is the highest among 10 high schools in the Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Porter Early College High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Porter Early College High School 1318th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Porter Early College High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Brownsville Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Brownsville Independent School District (Isd) 439th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Porter Early College High School

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Rank History for all students at Porter Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 39.46 1079th 1427 24.4%
2005 42.76 1008th 1429 29.5%
2006 33.21 1117th 1430 21.9%
2007 41.77 1060th 1497 29.2%
2008 33.56 1215th 1510 19.5%
2009 47.55 1042nd 1539 32.3%
2010 45.19 1142nd 1568 27.2%
2011 42.11 1268th 1672 24.2%
2012 29.68 1279th 1603 20.2%
2013 11.76 1510th 1652 8.6%
2014 18.72 1508th 1734 13.0%
2015 34.44 1288th 1743 26.1%
2016 35.99 1256th 1762 28.7%
2017 33.64 1163rd 1777 34.6%
2018 29.88 1276th 1797 29.0%
2019 40.43 1111th 1857 40.2%
2021 23.64 1453rd 1861 21.9%
2022 32.07 1298th 1876 30.8%
2023 39.45 1185th 1961 39.6%
2024 34.36 1318th 1987 33.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Porter Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.68 553rd 1113 50.3%
2019 51.91 374th 1136 67.1%
2021 37.59 699th 1195 41.5%
2022 44.75 522nd 1278 59.2%
2023 48.89 514th 1371 62.5%
2024 39.06 743rd 1435 48.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Porter Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.00 726th 1347 46.1%
2019 54.39 440th 1357 67.6%
2021 32.51 972nd 1382 29.7%
2022 45.52 634th 1418 55.3%
2023 58.80 407th 1478 72.5%
2024 49.75 638th 1547 58.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Special Education Students!

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.66 1108th 1794 38.2%
2019 48.97 834th 1818 54.1%
2021 30.98 1327th 1848 28.2%
2022 38.25 1113th 1847 39.7%
2023 46.87 890th 1897 53.1%
2024 41.90 987th 1883 47.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Migrant students at Porter Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.21 39th 131 70.2%
2019 71.08 23rd 113 79.6%
2021 68.08 21st 97 78.4%
2022 45.29 60th 114 47.4%
2023 54.55 35th 93 62.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Porter Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.75 1477th 1781 17.1%
2019 35.67 1244th 1798 30.8%
2021 22.99 1438th 1815 20.8%
2022 27.01 1386th 1841 24.7%
2023 35.59 1236th 1891 34.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Female Students!

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.67 1035th 1137 9.0%
2019 31.40 974th 1145 14.9%
2021 13.63 1079th 1177 8.3%
2022 14.47 1073rd 1172 8.4%
2023 27.42 1007th 1182 14.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Porter Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.41 940th 1784 47.3%
2019 55.10 583rd 1810 67.8%
2021 39.32 1043rd 1829 43.0%
2022 48.71 719th 1837 60.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Porter Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.40 1225th 1803 32.1%
2019 41.66 1032nd 1824 43.4%
2021 23.00 1438th 1840 21.8%
2022 34.13 1203rd 1853 35.1%
2023 40.27 1105th 1913 42.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Porter Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.39 1101st 1691 34.9%
2019 44.63 907th 1714 47.1%
2021 28.65 1281st 1743 26.5%
2022 36.23 1092nd 1762 38.0%
2023 44.69 939th 1820 48.4%
2024 39.74 993rd 1804 45.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Porter Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 12.05 1411th 1526 7.5%
2022 9.92 1406th 1525 7.8%
2024 5.21 1484th 1556 4.6%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Porter 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
1988 39 1 3 3180 6 n/a n/a 0 3229
1989 37 0 0 3027 0 n/a n/a 0 3064
1990 35 0 1 3009 0 n/a n/a 0 3045
1991 36 1 0 2995 0 n/a n/a 0 3032
1992 21 0 0 2582 0 n/a n/a 0 2603
1993 25 0 0 2313 1 n/a n/a 0 2339
1994 34 0 0 2614 0 n/a n/a 0 2648
1995 30 0 1 2467 3 n/a n/a 0 2501
1996 30 0 1 2467 3 n/a n/a 0 2501
1997 30 0 2 2324 3 n/a n/a 0 2359
1998 31 0 1 2234 2 n/a n/a 0 2268
1999 28 0 1 2082 2 n/a n/a 0 2113
2000 30 1 3 1899 0 n/a n/a 0 1933
2001 23 2 3 1793 0 n/a n/a 0 1821
2002 21 3 5 1964 1 n/a n/a 0 1994
2003 21 3 5 1964 1 n/a n/a 0 1994
2004 18 4 3 2038 1 n/a n/a 0 2064
2005 22 4 2 2035 1 n/a n/a 0 2064
2006 24 3 1 2362 0 n/a n/a 0 2390
2007 28 2 1 2387 0 n/a n/a 0 2418
2008 26 0 1 2384 0 n/a n/a 0 2411
2009 20 1 2 2417 0 n/a n/a 0 2440
2010 15 1 2 2426 3 n/a n/a 0 2447
2011 13 0 2 2208 0 0 0 0 2223
2012 7 4 2 1978 0 0 0 0 1991
2013 12 3 1 2065 0 0 0 0 2081
2014 3 0 0 2002 0 0 0 0 2005
2015 3 2 0 1973 0 0 0 0 1978
2016 9 0 0 1976 0 0 0 0 1985
2017 2 0 0 1984 0 0 0 0 1986
2018 3 1 0 1996 0 0 0 0 2000
2019 12 1 0 1982 0 0 0 0 1995
2020 16 1 0 1925 0 0 0 0 1942
2021 10 0 0 1943 0 0 0 0 1953
2022 9 0 0 1835 0 0 0 0 1844
2023 13 0 1 1800 0 0 0 0 1814
2024 12 0 1 1670 0 0 0 0 1683

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 Porter Early College High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 3229 234.0 13.7 n/a
1989 3064 n/a n/a n/a
1990 3045 185.0 16.4 n/a
1991 3032 204.5 14.8 n/a
1992 2603 168.0 15.4 72.1
1993 2339 173.0 13.5 79
1994 2648 177.2 14.9 78.5
1995 2501 181.4 13.8 43.6
1996 2501 181.4 13.8 43.6
1997 2359 178.1 13.2 42.9
1998 2268 175.5 12.9 43
1999 2113 171.8 12.3 44.5
2000 1933 160.1 12.1 40.7
2001 1821 144.7 12.6 42.8
2002 1994 140.1 14.2 36.4
2003 1994 140.1 14.2 36.4
2004 2064 138.2 14.9 26
2005 2064 136.9 15.1 18.6
2006 2390 143.5 16.7 9.8
2007 2418 154.2 15.7 6
2008 2411 165.7 14.6 3.6
2009 2440 169.0 14.4 2
2010 2447 172.5 14.1 0
2011 2223 163.2 13.6 0
2012 1991 151.0 13.1 0
2013 2081 139.3 14.9 99.7
2014 2005 140.4 14.2 99.9
2015 1978 141.0 14.0 99.8
2016 1985 140.0 14.1 99.6
2017 1986 134.5 14.7 99.8
2018 2000 137.6 14.5 99.8
2019 1995 141.6 14.0 95.7
2020 1942 137.8 14.0 95.3
2021 1953 138.7 14.0 97.7
2022 1844 126.2 14.6 94.6
2023 1814 124.8 14.5 94.4
2024 1683 118.6 14.1 93.8

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 Porter Early College High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 3229 234.0 13.7 n/a
1989 3064 n/a n/a n/a
1990 3045 185.0 16.4 n/a
1991 3032 204.5 14.8 n/a
1992 2603 168.0 15.4 72.1
1993 2339 173.0 13.5 79
1994 2648 177.2 14.9 78.5
1995 2501 181.4 13.8 43.6
1996 2501 181.4 13.8 43.6
1997 2359 178.1 13.2 42.9
1998 2268 175.5 12.9 43
1999 2113 171.8 12.3 44.5
2000 1933 160.1 12.1 40.7
2001 1821 144.7 12.6 42.8
2002 1994 140.1 14.2 36.4
2003 1994 140.1 14.2 36.4
2004 2064 138.2 14.9 26
2005 2064 136.9 15.1 18.6
2006 2390 143.5 16.7 9.8
2007 2418 154.2 15.7 6
2008 2411 165.7 14.6 3.6
2009 2440 169.0 14.4 2
2010 2447 172.5 14.1 0
2011 2223 163.2 13.6 0
2012 1991 151.0 13.1 0
2013 2081 139.3 14.9 99.7
2014 2005 140.4 14.2 99.9
2015 1978 141.0 14.0 99.8
2016 1985 140.0 14.1 99.6
2017 1986 134.5 14.7 99.8
2018 2000 137.6 14.5 99.8
2019 1995 141.6 14.0 95.7
2020 1942 137.8 14.0 95.3
2021 1953 138.7 14.0 97.7
2022 1844 126.2 14.6 94.6
2023 1814 124.8 14.5 94.4
2024 1683 118.6 14.1 93.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Porter Early College High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,296 (11.8%) $9,726 (88.2%) $11,023
2020 $1,740 (14.2%) $10,479 (85.8%) $12,219
2021 $2,138 (17.1%) $10,348 (82.9%) $12,487

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Porter Early College High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1111th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1185th of 1961 High schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Porter Early College High School)7769
 8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))8458
 26%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Porter Early College High School)5846
 12%
   End of Course Biology (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))6257
 5%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Porter Early College High School)3940
 1%
   End of Course English I Reading (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))5058
 8%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Porter Early College High School)3547
 12%
   End of Course English II Reading (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))4757
 10%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Porter Early College High School)6464
   End of Course U.S. History (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))7371
 2%
   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 Students19951814
 9.1%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic19821800
 9.2%
Pacific Islander00
White1213
 8.3%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.7%94.4%
 1.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Porter Early College High School

Porter Early College High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Canales Elementary
Elementary : Castaneda Elementary
Elementary : Cromack Elementary
Elementary : Del Castillo Elementary
Elementary : Putegnat Elementary
Middle : Faulk Middle

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,683 students attended Porter Early College High School.

Porter Early College High School ranks 1318th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Porter Early College High School are 99% Hispanic.


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