Mission Early College High School

About Mission Early College High School

Mission Early College High School (MECHS) is a public charter school in San Antonio, Texas. Founded in 2004, the school is designed to provide students with an opportunity to earn a high school diploma and an associate degree at the same time. The school offers a rigorous and innovative academic program that combines college-level coursework and career exploration with traditional high school classes.
At MECHS, students have access to a wide range of college-level courses, including general education requirements and electives. These courses are taught by qualified faculty members and the school offers dual-credit opportunities so that students can earn college credits while still in high school. Additionally, students can participate in internships and job shadowing experiences to gain real-world experience and explore potential career paths.
MECHS also offers a variety of extracurricular activities for students. These include clubs and organizations, such as the National Honor Society, Student Council, and Robotics Team. The school also provides a range of sports teams, including basketball, soccer, and volleyball.
At MECHS, students have the opportunity to receive a quality education while also preparing for their future. With its innovative approach to education, MECHS is a great option for students who are looking for an alternative to traditional high schools.

Address:	3000 Mission College Blvd. Santa Clara, CA 95054
Phone:	(408) 855-5532
Site:	–
Grades:	10 – 12
Enrollment:	116 students

Overview Mission Early College High School

Mission Early College High School serves 116 students in grades 10-12.
Mission Early College High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Mission Early College High School

Mission Early College High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Mission Early College High School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.