Jimmy Carter Early College High School

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Jimmy Carter Early College High School
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Location
Jimmy Carter Early College High School
603 N. College Dr.

La Joya
,
Hidalgo
,
Texas
78560

United States
Coordinates 26°15′03″N98°28′35″W / 26.2509°N 98.4764°W / 26.2509; -98.4764
Information
School typePublic
Established2010
School district La Joya Independent School District
PrincipalLuis C. Bocanegra
Grades9–12
Enrollment358 [1]
Student to teacher ratio13.2 to 1 [1]
Color(s)Red and Gold   
Mascot Red wolf
USNWR ranking906 National, 112 Texas
PublicationRed Gold News
Website http://jcechs.lajoyaisd.com

Jimmy Carter Early College High School is located in La Joya, Texas, and is part of the La Joya Independent School District.

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History

During the 2010–2011 academic year, La Joya Independent School District launched the College Transition Academy, inspired by the Early College High School concept. After achieving recognition as an "Exemplary" campus by the Texas Education Agency, it partnered with South Texas College and earned "Early College High School" status and was renamed Jimmy Carter Early College High School. [1]

Student population

During the 2021–2022 academic year, the school had a student population of 358. Of these students, 77.9% were identified as at risk, and 40.5% were part of bilingual or English language learning programs. [2]

School designations

Academic programs

Dual-enrollment partnership

Jimmy Carter Early College has established a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with South Texas College. This partnership offers dual enrollment courses, enabling students to attain an associate degree in line with the early college model. [5] Students at Jimmy Carter Early College can attain various associate degrees:

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "About Us". Jimmy Carter Early College. Retrieved September 11, 2023.
  2. "Texas Public Schools Explorer". Texas Tribune. Retrieved September 11, 2023.
  3. "TXschools.gov". Texas Education Agency. Retrieved September 11, 2023.
  4. "U.S. News Public High School Rankings". US News. Retrieved September 11, 2023.
  5. "CCRSM". Jimmy Carter Early College.