PAWNEE EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL

Early College High Schools (ECHS) are open-enrollment high schools whose purpose is to allow students that are least likely to attend college with an opportunity to 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