Is South Early College High School a good school?

South Early College High School ranks 339 th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend South Early College High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 416 students attended South Early College High School.

What is the racial makeup of South Early College High School?

Students at South Early College High School are 62% Hispanic, 35% African American, 2% White.

South Early College High School

Summary:

South Early College High School is a public magnet high school in Houston, Texas, serving 391 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Houston Independent School District, the largest school district in Texas.

South Early College High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Texas, with exceptional academic performance. The school's STAAR EOC (End of Course) test scores significantly exceed the district and state averages across all subjects, and its four-year graduation rate reaches an impressive 99.0%, far surpassing the district and state averages. The school serves a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American and Hispanic students compared to the district and state. Despite this, South Early College High School's performance for its African American and Hispanic student subgroups is particularly noteworthy, ranking among the top high schools in Texas.

Compared to nearby schools in the Houston Independent School District, South Early College High School outperforms its peers in academic achievement, graduation rates, and student demographic composition. For example, Jones Futures Academy and Sterling High School have lower STAAR EOC proficiency rates and graduation rates compared to South Early College High School. The school's success in serving its diverse student population with significant socioeconomic needs provides a valuable example for other schools in the district.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

1930 Airport Blvd
Houston, TX 77051-4144

(713) 732-3623

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
339^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,838

Student/teacher ratio: 18.7

Number of students: 416

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

62.0%

African American:

34.9%

White:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Early College High School ranks better than 82.9% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 13^th among 45 ranked high schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.65. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at South Early College High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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 (62%), African American (34.9%), White (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 77.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Early College High School is 18.7. 35 high schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare South Early College High School employs 22.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Early College High School is $8,838. 41 high schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Early College High School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Early College High School 339^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See South Early College High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

Houston Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Houston Independent School District (Isd) 572^nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at South Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2016	72.76	299^th	1762	83.0%
2017	53.70	672^nd	1777	62.2%
2018	56.48	648^th	1797	63.9%
2019	76.96	245^th	1857	86.8%
2021	68.27	457^th	1861	75.4%
2022	78.48	225^th	1876	88.0%
2023	66.42	520^th	1961	73.5%
2024	73.65	339^th	1987	82.9%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	58.37	266^th	1113	76.1%
2019	92.51	53^rd	1136	95.3%
2021	80.44	95^th	1195	92.1%
2022	75.53	141^st	1278	89.0%
2023	73.64	196^th	1371	85.7%
2024	71.51	218^th	1435	84.8%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	82.60	117^th	1347	91.3%
2019	70.57	203^rd	1357	85.0%
2022	93.23	54^th	1418	96.2%
2023	56.48	456^th	1478	69.1%
2024	65.39	332^nd	1547	78.5%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	61.82	434^th	1794	75.8%
2019	83.90	122^nd	1818	93.3%
2021	73.67	250^th	1848	86.5%
2022	83.42	124^th	1847	93.3%
2023	71.32	303^rd	1897	84.0%
2024	76.51	193^rd	1883	89.8%

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Rank History for Female students at South Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	50.03	858^th	1781	51.8%
2019	69.90	394^th	1798	78.1%
2021	62.01	596^th	1815	67.2%
2022	75.97	251^st	1841	86.4%
2023	60.51	636^th	1891	66.4%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	53.05	713^th	1137	37.3%
2019	50.20	774^th	1145	32.4%
2021	29.39	991^st	1177	15.8%
2022	34.87	946^th	1172	19.3%
2023	16.82	1071^st	1182	9.4%

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Rank History for At Risk students at South Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	62.74	379^th	1784	78.8%
2019	74.15	237^th	1810	86.9%
2021	70.36	284^th	1829	84.5%
2022	80.68	143^rd	1837	92.2%

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Rank History for Male students at South Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	59.07	577^th	1803	68.0%
2019	80.91	194^th	1824	89.4%
2021	71.54	354^th	1840	80.8%
2022	78.82	214^th	1853	88.5%
2023	68.26	445^th	1913	76.7%

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Rank History for Asian students at South Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	48.28	295^th	486	39.3%
2019	90.75	1^st	487	99.8%

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Rank History for African American students at South Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	69.26	216^th	1013	78.7%
2019	81.10	127^th	1024	87.6%
2021	72.04	191^st	1020	81.3%
2022	85.58	93^rd	1031	91.0%
2023	67.93	232^nd	1069	78.3%
2024	73.47	179^th	1065	83.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at South Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	58.56	532^nd	1691	68.5%
2019	82.63	154^th	1714	91.0%
2021	75.12	241^st	1743	86.2%
2022	80.93	159^th	1762	91.0%
2023	73.58	277^th	1820	84.8%
2024	71.55	289^th	1804	84.0%

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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 South Early College High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	0	47	0	20	0	0	0	67
2015	0	92	0	41	0	0	1	134
2016	0	123	1	58	0	0	3	185
2017	3	196	1	95	1	0	5	301
2018	3	230	6	139	1	0	4	383
2019	4	222	8	157	0	2	2	395
2020	8	217	10	189	0	2	1	427
2021	8	199	9	209	0	2	0	427
2022	8	165	3	215	0	2	3	396
2023	8	155	4	221	0	1	2	391
2024	7	145	2	258	1	1	2	416

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 South Early College High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	67	9.0	7.4	80.6
2015	134	8.0	16.7	70.1
2016	185	11.0	16.8	77.8
2017	301	16.6	18.0	72.8
2018	383	19.7	19.3	75.7
2019	395	19.4	20.2	91.9
2020	427	20.8	20.4	99.1
2021	427	21.6	19.7	83.1
2022	396	18.9	20.8	80.8
2023	391	20.9	18.7	76
2024	416	22.2	18.7	77.4

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 South Early College High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	67	9.0	7.4	80.6
2015	134	8.0	16.7	70.1
2016	185	11.0	16.8	77.8
2017	301	16.6	18.0	72.8
2018	383	19.7	19.3	75.7
2019	395	19.4	20.2	91.9
2020	427	20.8	20.4	99.1
2021	427	21.6	19.7	83.1
2022	396	18.9	20.8	80.8
2023	391	20.9	18.7	76
2024	416	22.2	18.7	77.4

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 South Early College High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,244 (14.5%)	$7,351 (85.5%)	$8,594
2020	$1,403 (15.1%)	$7,857 (84.8%)	$9,261
2021	$976 (11.0%)	$7,861 (88.9%)	$8,838

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South 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 245^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 520^th of 1961 High schools	13.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (South Early College High School)	74	37	37%
End of Course Algebra I (Houston Independent School District (Isd))	50	34	16%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (South Early College High School)	88	55	33%
End of Course Biology (Houston Independent School District (Isd))	51	40	11%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (South Early College High School)	78	78
End of Course English I Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))	39	41	2%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (South Early College High School)	74	78	4%
End of Course English II Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))	43	44	1%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (South Early College High School)	72	86	14%
End of Course U.S. History (Houston Independent School District (Isd))	68	63	5%
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	395	391	1%
African American	222	155	30.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	8	4	50%
Hispanic	157	221	40.8%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	4	8	100%
Two or More Races	2	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	91.9%	76%	15.9%

Schools Near South 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)	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 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th 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
South Early College High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1930 Airport Blvd	Houston	77051	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 732-3623	416	22	18.7	77.4%	7 (1.7%)	145 (34.9%)	258 (62.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	73.7	339^th of 1987 public high schools	82.9%		66.4	520^th of 1961 public high schools	73.5%	181	53.6	70.5	70.8	84.2	78.4									$8,838	$976	$7,861
KIPP Sunnyside High School	Public, Charter	9-12	11000 Scott St	Houston	77047	Harris County	KIPP Texas Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 230-0562	605	42	14.2	91.1%	1 (0.2%)	374 (61.8%)	214 (35.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.1%)	22.9	1565^th of 1987 public high schools	21.2%		23	1540^th of 1961 public high schools	21.5%	25	25.0	24.9	41.4	49.2	45.2									$11,078	$797	$10,280
Worthing High School	Public	9-12	9215 Scott St	Houston	77051	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 733-3433	831	74	11.2	94.7%	13 (1.6%)	559 (67.3%)	242 (29.1%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	12 (1.4%)	15.9	1683^rd of 1987 public high schools	15.3%		8.8	1773^rd of 1961 public high schools	9.6%	90	18.4	18.8	29.2	38.1	47.0									$12,143	$1,834	$10,309
The Pro-Vision Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	4590 Wilmington	Houston	77051	Harris County	The Pro-Vision Academy	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 748-0030	227	11	21.3	100.0%	1 (0.4%)	213 (93.8%)	9 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	4.4	1899^th of 1987 public high schools	4.4%		3.6	1886^th of 1961 public high schools	3.8%	13	2.4	12.0	17.6	17.7	10.0									$12,370	$1,810	$10,560
Madison High School	Public	9-12	13719 Whiteheather	Houston	77045	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 433-9801	1,855	124	14.9	92.8%	19 (1.0%)	652 (35.1%)	1,161 (62.6%)	9 (0.5%)	6 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (0.4%)	20.4	1615^th of 1987 public high schools	18.7%		10.1	1752^nd of 1961 public high schools	10.7%	137	29.9	52.4	30.4	35.8	44.9									$9,656	$1,034	$8,622
Harmony School Of Ingenuity-Houston	Public, Charter	6-12	10555 Stella Link Rd	Houston	77025	Harris County	Harmony Public Schools - Houston South	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 664-1020	764	50	15.3	89.5%	17 (2.2%)	180 (23.6%)	549 (71.9%)	14 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	46.2	1023^rd of 1987 public high schools	48.5%		47.9	987^th of 1961 public high schools	49.7%	36	42.1	50.0	57.8	60.5	61.2	45.3	42.4	69.2	37.5	22.6	54.6	29.2	9.9	$9,970	$996	$8,975
Excel Academy (Jjaep)	Public	9-12	2525 Murworth 100	Houston	77054	Harris County	Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(713) 669-9712	5				0 (0.0%)	1 (20.0%)	4 (80.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Excel Academy (Murworth)	Public	8-12	2515 Murworth	Houston	77054	Harris County	Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(713) 669-9712	11				4 (36.4%)	2 (18.2%)	4 (36.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (9.1%)								(n/a)
Jones Futures Academy	Public, Magnet	9-12	7414 St Lo Rd	Houston	77033	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 733-1111	317	25	12.5	95.3%	2 (0.6%)	103 (32.5%)	209 (65.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	44.7	1054^th of 1987 public high schools	47.0%		31.1	1366^th of 1961 public high schools	30.3%	312	29.6	67.9	48.6	58.2	59.5									$13,595	$1,097	$12,498
Yes Prep - Southwest	Public, Charter	6-12	4411 Anderson Rd	Houston	77053	Fort Bend County	Yes Prep Public Schools Inc	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 967-9200	1,036	61	17.0	93.1%	5 (0.5%)	50 (4.8%)	979 (94.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	65.5	543^rd of 1987 public high schools	72.7%		67	500^th of 1961 public high schools	74.5%	43	63.3	56.8	65.9	74.0	76.5	65.4	67.3	67.7	48.7	41.3	31.8	37.1	29.4	$10,590	$1,789	$8,801

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