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East Early College High School

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

23^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,009 Texas High Schools

Better than 99% of Texas high schools

Summary

East Early College High School is a small, high-performing magnet school in Houston, TX, serving 458 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Houston Independent School District (Isd). This school stands out as a top-tier option, ranking 23rd out of 2,009 high schools in Texas—placing it in the top 1% of the state—and has earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger every year since 2015-2016.

The school’s "early college" model is a clear success driver, allowing students to earn college credit while completing their high school diploma. This focus creates a high-expectation environment that yields exceptional results: proficiency rates of 90% or higher across all core subjects (Algebra I, Biology, English I & II, U.S. History), a perfect 100% graduation rate for six consecutive years, and a near-zero dropout rate (0.2%). These outcomes are particularly impressive given that 78-82% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch, and the school ranks in the 99th percentile for serving low socio-economic status students. In stark contrast, nearby schools like Wheatley High School (ranked #1,214) and Yates High School (ranked #994) struggle with basic proficiency, with graduation rates as low as 62.6% and 75.4%, respectively. Even a similar program, Middle College H S At Hcc Fraga, located just 0.08 miles away, ranks significantly lower at #455, highlighting the unique effectiveness of East Early College’s leadership and culture.

East Early College also demonstrates exceptional efficiency, spending $9,374 per student—far less than lower-performing neighbors like Wheatley ($13,476) and Yates ($12,370)—while achieving far better outcomes. The school excels for all student subgroups, ranking #1 in the state for Asian students for three consecutive years and #4 for African American students in 2023-2024. One area for potential growth is Gifted and Talented students, where the school ranks in the 87th percentile (4 stars), suggesting the rigorous curriculum may not be fully differentiated for the highest achievers. Overall, this school offers a proven path to college readiness and success, making it a standout choice in the Houston area.

458

Students ?

19.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,746

Per pupil spending ?

78.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

220 N Milby St
Houston, TX 77003-2708

(713) 847-4809

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

92.1%

African American:

3.7%

Asian:

2.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 99th percentile in 2016 → 99th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (96% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of Texas high schools

✓100% graduate within 4 years

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school96%

District avg62%

Texas avg62%

23^rd of 2,009

Texas public high schools ?

Top 1%▬ steady since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 45High Schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd)

438^th of 951Houston Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	93.1	23 of 2009	98.9%	★★★★★
2025	91.1	51 of 1974	97.4%	★★★★★
2024	87.8	99 of 1990	95.0%	★★★★★
2023	84.1	143 of 1961	92.7%	★★★★★
2022	92.1	34 of 1876	98.2%	★★★★★
2021	86.1	103 of 1861	94.5%	★★★★★
2019	92.5	30 of 1857	98.4%	★★★★★
2018	94.6	19 of 1797	98.9%	★★★★★
2017	94.3	22 of 1777	98.8%	★★★★★
2016	84.2	17 of 1762	99.0%	★★★★★
2015	82.3	57 of 1743	96.7%	★★★★★
2014	85.6	23 of 1734	98.7%	★★★★★
2013	85.1	41 of 1652	97.5%	★★★★★
2012	60.6	529 of 1603	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	82.7	26 of 1672	98.4%	★★★★★
2010	83.8	13 of 1568	99.2%	★★★★★
2009	87.0	13 of 1539	99.2%	★★★★★
2008	91.3	4 of 1510	99.7%	★★★★★
2007	90.3	4 of 1497	99.7%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	96.5	21 of 1086	98.1%	★★★★★
2024	98.6	4 of 1065	99.6%	★★★★★
2023	85.5	97 of 1069	90.9%	★★★★★
2022	86.1	89 of 1031	91.4%	★★★★★
2021	86.0	80 of 1020	92.2%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	84.3	1 of 530	99.8%	★★★★★
2023	86.4	1 of 525	99.8%	★★★★★
2022	87.9	1 of 507	99.8%	★★★★★
2021	88.4	1 of 488	99.8%	★★★★★
2019	82.3	31 of 487	93.6%	★★★★★
2018	70.5	129 of 486	73.5%	★★★★☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	96.7	23 of 1837	98.7%	★★★★★
2021	91.5	52 of 1829	97.2%	★★★★★
2019	97.2	29 of 1810	98.4%	★★★★★
2018	97.9	20 of 1784	98.9%	★★★★★

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	97.9	26 of 1195	97.8%	★★★★★
2024	92.0	55 of 1437	96.2%	★★★★★
2023	89.7	75 of 1371	94.5%	★★★★★
2022	93.0	50 of 1278	96.1%	★★★★★
2021	97.3	27 of 1195	97.7%	★★★★★
2019	99.6	11 of 1136	99.0%	★★★★★
2018	99.7	15 of 1113	98.7%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	92.9	18 of 1936	99.1%	★★★★★
2024	89.2	41 of 1880	97.8%	★★★★★
2023	80.8	169 of 1891	91.1%	★★★★★
2022	90.2	41 of 1841	97.8%	★★★★★
2021	85.7	103 of 1815	94.3%	★★★★★
2019	90.6	36 of 1798	98.0%	★★★★★
2018	93.8	19 of 1781	98.9%	★★★★★

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	70.5	159 of 1206	86.8%	★★★★☆
2023	65.4	499 of 1182	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.9	466 of 1172	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.2	682 of 1177	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	58.2	620 of 1145	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	70.3	351 of 1137	69.1%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	94.6	21 of 1860	98.9%	★★★★★
2024	89.3	55 of 1805	97.0%	★★★★★
2023	86.9	96 of 1820	94.7%	★★★★★
2022	94.5	24 of 1762	98.6%	★★★★★
2021	89.5	60 of 1743	96.6%	★★★★★
2019	93.7	28 of 1714	98.4%	★★★★★
2018	95.5	18 of 1691	98.9%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	95.9	24 of 1937	98.8%	★★★★★
2024	90.5	53 of 1884	97.2%	★★★★★
2023	88.8	81 of 1897	95.7%	★★★★★
2022	95.2	25 of 1847	98.6%	★★★★★
2021	91.9	45 of 1848	97.6%	★★★★★
2019	95.4	26 of 1818	98.6%	★★★★★
2018	96.6	25 of 1794	98.6%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	91.6	49 of 1954	97.5%	★★★★★
2024	80.0	195 of 1891	89.7%	★★★★☆
2023	84.6	133 of 1913	93.0%	★★★★★
2022	92.4	39 of 1853	97.9%	★★★★★
2021	85.0	122 of 1840	93.4%	★★★★★
2019	92.6	36 of 1824	98.0%	★★★★★
2018	93.8	33 of 1803	98.2%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	48.1	680 of 1548	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	93.8	47 of 1478	96.8%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Asian (2024)100th percentile+5 vs school

Female (2026)99th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)99th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)99th percentile~ school

At Risk (2022)99th percentile~ school

African American (2026)98th percentile~ school

English Language Learner (2026)98th percentile~ school

Male (2026)97th percentile~ school

Gifted and Talented (2026)87th percentile-12 vs school

Special Education (2024)56th percentile-39 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

English II Reading97%+38 vs state

U.S. History96%+26 vs state

English I Reading96%+40 vs state

Biology95%+25 vs state

Algebra I94%+40 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (2026)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)			STAAR Mathematics (2026)			STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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 Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
East Early College High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	220 N Milby St	Houston	77003	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 847-4809	458	23	19.6	78.2%	6 (1.3%)	17 (3.7%)	422 (92.1%)	12 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	93.1	23^rd of 2009 public high schools	98.9%		91.1	51^st of 1974 public high schools	97.4%	28	93.8	95.2	95.9	97.4	96.5								$7,746
Middle College H S At Hcc Fraga	Public	9-12	301 N Drennan	Houston	77003	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 228-3408	130	9	14.5	89.2%	1 (0.8%)	6 (4.6%)	122 (93.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	69.1	455^th of 2009 public high schools	77.4%		63.3	586^th of 1974 public high schools	70.3%	131	88.2	85.7	50.0	60.0	86.1								$8,946
Eastwood Academy	Public	9-12	1315 Dumble	Houston	77023	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 924-1697	365	21	17.0	71.5%	6 (1.6%)	6 (1.6%)	349 (95.6%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	76.8	285^th of 2009 public high schools	85.8%		86.7	110^th of 1974 public high schools	94.4%	175	52.2	85.4	74.3	82.4	89.9								$8,619
H S For Law And Justice	Public, Magnet	9-12	3503 Coyle	Houston	77003	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 867-5100	391	24	16.0	82.1%	13 (3.3%)	77 (19.7%)	295 (75.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	68.1	476^th of 2009 public high schools	76.3%		72.3	359^th of 1974 public high schools	81.8%	117	19.3	83.3	75.6	79.5	83.8								$12,174
Austin High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1700 Dumble	Houston	77023	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 924-1600	1,181	87	13.5	95.5%	16 (1.4%)	81 (6.9%)	1,078 (91.3%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	34	1385^th of 2009 public high schools	31.1%		18.5	1644^th of 1974 public high schools	16.7%	259	68.3	60.4	39.1	41.3	56.0								$11,475
Yes Prep - 5th Ward	Public, Charter	6-12	1305 Benson St	Houston	77020	Harris County	Yes Prep Public Schools Inc	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 924-0600	933	59	15.7	92.9%	6 (0.6%)	62 (6.6%)	860 (92.2%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	80.8	197^th of 2009 public high schools	90.2%		63.6	581^st of 1974 public high schools	70.6%	384	78.6	89.3	73.9	78.6	91.4	39.2	55.5	73.5	28.3	44.4	58.9	34.5	$11,967
Wheatley High School	Public	9-12	4801 Providence	Houston	77020	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 671-3900	537	58	9.2	96.5%	3 (0.6%)	289 (53.8%)	241 (44.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	40.8	1214^th of 2009 public high schools	39.6%		31.3	1366^th of 1974 public high schools	30.8%	152	58.3	58.6	36.8	48.9	74.8								$21,380
Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts	Public, Magnet	9-12	790 Austin St	Houston	77002	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	No	(713) 942-1960	782	48	16.1	23.1%	254 (32.5%)	146 (18.7%)	238 (30.4%)	86 (11.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	55 (7.0%)	93.7	16^th of 2009 public high schools	99.2%		94.4	21^st of 1974 public high schools	98.9%	5	93.5	98.0	96.6	96.3	98.3								$9,238
Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men	Public, Magnet	6-12	1700 Gregg St	Houston	77020	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 226-2668	251	21	11.9	76.5%	7 (2.8%)	113 (45.0%)	118 (47.0%)	3 (1.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.6%)	57.8	742^nd of 2009 public high schools	63.1%		54.8	790^th of 1974 public high schools	60.0%	48	87.5	76.9	43.8	48.0	75.0	50.0	59.5	65.6	56.3		73.3	51.5	$13,263
KIPP East End High School	Public, Charter	9-12	5402 Lawndale St	Houston	77023	Harris County	KIPP Texas Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 879-3100	625	37	16.8	90.7%	4 (0.6%)	42 (6.7%)	570 (91.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.8%)	42.8	1158^th of 2009 public high schools	42.4%		34.2	1284^th of 1974 public high schools	35.0%	126	29.8	62.5	43.5	63.6	64.6								$11,013

Frequently Asked Questions about East Early College High School

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

Students at East Early College High School are 92% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% Asian, 1% White.

What district is East Early College High School in?

Houston Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend East Early College High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 458 students attended East Early College High School.

Is East Early College High School a good school?

Yes! East Early College High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 23^rd of 2009 Texas high schools.

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