- Enrollment
- 2,300
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pharr, TX
Psja Southwest Early College H S
Federal NCES profile for Psja Southwest Early College H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483486011513
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Psja Southwest Early College H S earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Pharr · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 97.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Psja Southwest Early College H S has class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Psja Southwest Early College H S ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Pharr, TX.
School address
District: Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483486011513 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-95 students YoY
Psja Southwest Early College H S shrank from 1,692 students in 2022-23 to 1,597 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 134.8 → 127.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-95 students YoY 483486011513 · Pharr, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,588 enr · 11.9:1 · 97.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Psja Early College H S (2,300 students)
Psja Southwest Early College H S shrank from 1,692 students in 2022-23 to 1,597 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 134.8 → 127.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Psja Southwest Early College H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Psja Early Col
Psja Early College H S
2,300 students
- Psja North Ear
Psja North Early College H S
2,166 students
- Psja Memorial
Psja Memorial Early College H S
1,997 students
- This school
Psja Southwest Early College H S
1,588 students
- Lyndon B Johns
Lyndon B Johnson Middle
1,006 students
- Austin Middle 833
Austin Middle
833 students
What this shows Psja Southwest Early College H S reports 1,588 students on the CCD universe file.
How Psja Southwest Early College H S compares
Psja Southwest Early College H S is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.6% | ▲ 58% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,588 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,588
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 23% in Texas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,411
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors10.2 FTE
Per 155 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 175 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.2%
White 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.6, Psja Southwest Early College H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Isd reports $14,411 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Psja Southwest Early College H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psja Early College H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Psja North Early College H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Psja Memorial Early College H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lyndon B Johnson Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Austin Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Psja Southwest Early College H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,997
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,588 students)
Frequently asked questions about Psja Southwest Early College H S
How many students attend Psja Southwest Early College H S?
Psja Southwest Early College H S has 1,588 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pharr, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,692 (2022-23) → 1,597 (2023-24), down 95.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Psja Southwest Early College H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Psja Southwest Early College H S is 11.9:1, which is 19% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Psja Southwest Early College H S?
97.6% of students at Psja Southwest Early College H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Psja Southwest Early College H S?
The largest demographic group at Psja Southwest Early College H S is Hispanic or Latino at 98.2% of enrollment, in Pharr, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Psja Southwest Early College H S?
Psja Southwest Early College H S has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Psja Southwest Early College H S rank among high schools in Pharr?
By Resource Investment Index, Psja Southwest Early College H S ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Pharr, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Pharr on the city page.
What other schools are in Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Isd?
Besides Psja Southwest Early College H S, Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Isd also operates Psja Early College H S (2,300 students), Psja North Early College H S (2,166 students), and Psja Memorial Early College H S (1,997 students). See the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Isd district page for the complete list.