Alief Early College High School is a top-rated high school located in Houston’s Westchase District. An Alief Independent School District magnet campus, AECHS offers students an unparalleled opportunity to simultaneously earn their high school diploma and either an associate’s degree or up to 60 hours from Houston Community College.
Established in 2009 through a grant from the Texas Education Agency, Alief Early College High School shares a location with Houston Community College’s Alief Hayes campus at 2811 Hayes Road. AECHS enrolls about 412 students, and the school mascot is the knights.
All students are welcome to apply to AECHS, and enrollment is conducted via a lottery system that preferences students who are underrepresented at colleges or universities or who would otherwise be first-generation college students.
Alief Early College High School prides itself on the school’s high standards, academic rigor and small class sizes. Outside of the classroom, students can get involved in clubs and extracurricular activities, participate in robotics and STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) activities and even volunteer work outside in and around the community. Clubs include a nationally-recognized speech and debate team and Future Business Leaders of America, one of the largest student organizations in the country.
Alief Early College High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
2811 Hayes Rd,
Houston, TX
Alief Independent School District
School Details
Head of School
Ms Brandi Brotherton
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
82%
Reading Proficiency
95%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
95%
Niche Grade
A
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A-
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A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
95%
Math Proficiency
82%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
22
Full Time Teachers
22
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
580
Verbal
580
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
26
Reading
24
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
97.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
English
53%
State Average
17%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
132:1
Student Diversity
Female
61.9%
Male
38.1%
Hispanic
51.6%
Black
25.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
15.7%
White
5.2%
Native American
1%
Two or more races
1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings
#1
Niche Standout HS in Texas
#21
Best Public HS in Texas
#36
Best College Prep Public HS in Texas
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Houston
494 Students
Texas A&M University
356 Students
University of Texas - Austin
337 Students
University of Houston - Downtown
286 Students
Rice University
221 Students
Houston Christian University
214 Students
Texas State University
205 Students
Baylor University
199 Students
Sam Houston State University
174 Students
Texas Tech University
137 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology
100 Students
Business
96 Students
Computer Science
75 Students
Nursing
72 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
70 Students
Psychology
54 Students
Computer Software Engineering
42 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
35 Students
Mechanical Engineering
34 Students
Marketing
33 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
9/28/2024
AECHS has made a great impact on me. From being reserved to extrovert, I can say this is one of the most amazing things that happened to me because it prepared me for my future success. Though the worst part of the experience would be freshmen students, I understand that they just transitioned from middle school to high school, but they really should change how they treat one another and protect the school environment.
6/4/2024
Amazing school. You get to have both the college and high school experience. The school is very academics centered so the school spirit in regards to things like sports is not very strong. 5 star school, it set me up for success. Every teacher and staff there all try their hardest to allow students to succeed.
4/25/2024
My experience at Alief Early College High School was great because it helped me prepare for college and save money in the future.
GreatSchools Reviews
9/28/2023
AECHS is like no other. You will never find another principal like Dr. Brotherton. We are family and I am forever thankful for the opportunities that AECHS provides.
10/3/2015
AECHS is truly amazing. The school is very rigorous and will definitely prepare each and every student for college. Since it is a relatively small school, we get to know our peers very well. The teachers and staff are very friendly and try their best In helping you.
9/2/2015
I'm a student at this school and this school is the best, filled with the great teachers and staff members. The teachers are not just helping you in your education but how the real world is like. They prepare you for college and much more. You have many opportunities to get involve in the community...
9/8/2014
My school is helpful and great for preparing for my future. I am a student at alief early college high school and I must say I am enjoying it. There is NO BULLYING, so if someone has a history of being bullied they are safe. No one misses out on high school fun because the teachers and students are...
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About Westchase
List Price Range
$170K - $3.4M
Homes For Sale
12
Average Home Value
$451,375
Median Lot Size
7,840 Sq Ft
% Renters
88%
Household Income
$63,816
% of College Grads
40.9%
Median Age
35
Average House Size
3,530 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
83.4%
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