Alief Early College High School is a magnet high school in Houston, Texas and a part of the Alief Independent School District, in conjunction with Houston Community College. It was scheduled to open in fall 2009, and 120 spaces were to be available for ninth grade students.
Serving 408 students in grades 9-12, Alief Early College High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: 408 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alief Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Alief Early College High School's student population of 408 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
408 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
2009
Colors
White, Cyan
School Rankings
Alief Early College High School ranks within the top 1% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alief Early College High School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#34 out of 8188 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
18%
6%
Hispanic
51%
53%
Black
26%
13%
White
4%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Knight
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alief Early College High School's ranking?
Alief Early College High School is ranked #34 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Alief Early College High School often compared to?
Alief Early College High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carnegie Vanguard High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alief Early College High School?
The graduation rate of Alief Early College High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Alief Early College High School?
408 students attend Alief Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Alief Early College High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 18% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alief Early College High School?
Alief Early College High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alief Early College High School offer ?
Alief Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Alief Early College High School part of?
Alief Early College High School is part of Alief Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Alief Early College High School located?
Alief Early College High School is located in the Westside neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 23 other public schools located in Westside.
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