High Schools in Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd)

The Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (ISD) in Texas operates 8 high schools, including specialized schools focused on STEM and health professions. These schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 91.92% to 98.91%.

The standout schools in the district are Psja Thomas Jefferson T-STEM Early College High School and Psja Collegiate School Of Health Professions, which consistently outperform the other high schools on academic metrics such as STAAR EOC exams, graduation rates, and student-teacher ratios. These specialized schools rank among the top high schools in Texas, with Psja Collegiate School Of Health Professions earning a perfect 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the high poverty levels in the district, all high schools maintain impressive four-year graduation rates of 96.5% and very low dropout rates of 0.1%. However, there is significant variation in STAAR EOC performance, with some schools significantly outperforming the district and state averages, while others lag behind. The specialized schools also tend to spend less per student than the other high schools in the district, demonstrating their ability to deliver exceptional academic outcomes efficiently.