Edcouch-Elsa High School

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Edcouch-Elsa High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
N Yellow Jacket Dr,  Elsa, TX
Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District
3.4
1.0
1,285 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Jorge Gutierrez
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
26%
Reading Proficiency
31%
Average GPA
3.41
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B-
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.41
Reading Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
26%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
106
Full Time Teachers
106
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1050
Math
530
Verbal
520
Average ACT
20
Math
19
English
19
Reading
21
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
73.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
7%
State Average
16%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
345:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.5%
Female
49.5%
Hispanic
99.8%
White
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 319 Students
Texas A&M University 151 Students
University of Texas - Austin 150 Students
The University of Texas at San Antonio 144 Students
Texas State University 142 Students
South Texas College 130 Students
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi 118 Students
Texas A&M University-Kingsville 106 Students
University of Houston 70 Students
Rice University 61 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 64 Students
Nursing 54 Students
Biology 54 Students
Psychology 35 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 27 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 26 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 21 Students
Education 20 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 18 Students
Accounting 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 162 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/29/2026
It is a very educational school that prioritizes college readiness however it does lack teachers and their is different principals and staff every year trying to take charge of the school
5.0 Senior
5/1/2024
I've had the opportunity to play sports and improve my athletic ability and to take college classes and graduate with my associate degree to alleviate some financial expenses from my college financial expenses, as I do not qualify for financial assistance from the government.
4.0 Senior
12/10/2023
Most the time of their people doing drugs in the bathroom which made me feel unsafe. Their so many threats which made me feel unsafe.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.0 1 Review
1.0 parent
3/7/2023
If the school hasn’t failed them, then the parents certainly did. I’m a sub here and I can fairly say I’m constantly disrespected by students and blatantly ignored by staff. The students are not doing well academically because there’s a lack of motivation and because staff doesn’t do anything to sup...

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Edcouch-Elsa High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Elsa, TX, in the Edinburg neighborhood, and is served by the Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,285 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 26% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 31% are proficient in reading. Edcouch-Elsa High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.41, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1050 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $249,982. Discover additional schools in the area, like Edcouch-Elsa Academy, La Villa Early College High School, IDEA Weslaco, and more. Learn more about what Elsa has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Edcouch-Elsa High School.

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