Donna High School is a 9th through 12th grade campus in the Donna Independent School District located in Donna, Texas. It is located in the center of the Rio Grande Valley.
Serving 140 students in grades 9-10, Donna Early College High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-10
- Enrollment: 140 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Donna Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Donna Early College High School's student population of 140 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 87% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-10
Total Students
140 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1911
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Rankings
Donna Early College High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Donna Early College High School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5845 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
100%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
n/a
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Donna Early College High School's ranking?
Donna Early College High School is ranked #5845 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Donna Early College High School?
140 students attend Donna Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Donna Early College High School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Donna Early College High School?
Donna Early College High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Donna Early College High School offer ?
Donna Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-10
What school district is Donna Early College High School part of?
Donna Early College High School is part of Donna ISD School District.
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