James Pace Early College High School is a 5A public high school in Brownsville, Texas, United States. It is home to the Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement magnet program for the Brownsville Independent School District. For the 2021-2022 school year, the school was given a "B" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 1,629 students in grades 9-12, Pace Early College High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,629 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pace Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Pace Early College High School's student population of 1,629 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 113 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,629 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
113 teachers
Year Founded
1975
Colors
White, Black, Green
School Rankings
Pace Early College High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pace Early College High School is 0.02, 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
#3768 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
99%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Viking
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pace Early College High School's ranking?
Pace Early College High School is ranked #3768 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Pace Early College High School often compared to?
Pace Early College High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hanna Early College High School, Veterans Memorial Early College High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pace Early College High School?
The graduation rate of Pace Early College High School is 98%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Pace Early College High School?
1,629 students attend Pace Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Pace Early College High School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pace Early College High School?
Pace Early College High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pace Early College High School offer ?
Pace Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pace Early College High School part of?
Pace Early College High School is part of Brownsville Independent School District.
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