PROGRAM INFORMATION

Description

Early College High Schools (ECHS) are open-enrollment high schools that allow students to attend college and receive both a high school diploma and either an associate degree or at least 60 credit hours toward a baccalaureate degree. Early College High Schools:

• Enroll Historically underserved students, targeting at-risk and economically disadvantaged 
• Provide dual credit at no cost to students
• Offer rigorous instruction and accelerated courses
• Provide academic and social support services to help students succeed
• Provide students with highly personalized attention
• Increase college readiness
• Partner with Texas institutions of higher education (IHEs) to reduce barriers to college access