Must meet on “At-Risk Students” and “Economically-Disadvantaged Students” designated data indicators
At Risk Students
No more than 25% under district (grades 9 – 12)
Economically-Disadvantaged Students
No more than 10% under district (grades 9 – 12)
Emergent Bilingual Students
Not considered for designation
Students with Disabilities
Not considered for designation
Designated with Distinction
Must meet all designated access data indicators and two access distinction data indicators
At Risk Students
No more than 20% under district (grades 9 – 12)
Economically-Disadvantaged Students
No more than 5% under district (grades 9 – 12)
Emergent Bilingual Students
No more than 10% under district
Students with Disabilities
No more than 10% under district
Achievement Outcomes-Based Measures
Requirements
Designated ECHS
Must meet targets on at least three achievement designated data indicators
Algebra I EOC Assessment
70% of students achieve “Approaches Grade Level Performance” or higher by the end of 9th grade
English II EOC Assessment
70% of students achieve “Approaches Grade Level Performance” or higher by the end of 11th grade
TSIA and STAAR EOC Criteria in Mathematics
60% of students meet TSIA score or STAAR EOC criteria in mathematics by the end of 11th grade
TSIA and STAAR EOC Criteria in ELA/Reading
70% of students meet TSIA score or STAAR EOC criteria in ELA/Reading by the end of 11th grade
High School Graduation Rate
Campus is within 5% of statewide 4-year graduation rate
College Readiness in Mathematics and ELA/Reading
40% of students meet TSIA criteria in mathematics and ELA/Reading (CCMR definition) by graduation
Designated with Distinction
Must meet targets on at least three achievement distinction data indicators
Algebra I EOC Assessment
80% of students achieve “Approaches Grade Level Performance” or higher by the end of 9th grade
English II EOC Assessment
80% of students achieve “Approaches Grade Level Performance” or higher by the end of 11th grade
TSIA and STAAR EOC Criteria in Mathematics
70% of students meet TSIA score or STAAR EOC criteria in mathematics by the end of 11th grade
TSIA and STAAR EOC Criteria in ELA/Reading
80% of students meet TSIA score or STAAR EOC criteria in ELA/Reading by the end of 11th grade
High School Graduation Rate
Campus exceeds the statewide 4-year graduation rate
College Readiness in Mathematics and ELA/Reading
50% of students meet TSIA criteria in mathematics and ELA/Reading (CCMR definition) by graduation
Attainment Outcomes-Based Measures
Requirements
Designated ECHS
Must meet targets on at least three attainment designation data indicators
Earn 9 College Credits
30% of students earn 9 college credits (any) by the end of 10th grade
Earn at least 3 College Credits in ELA or Mathematics
40% of students earn an ELA or MATH college credit by the end of 11th grade
Earn 15 College Credits
50% of students earn 15 college credits (any) by graduation
Core Completion
50% of students achieve core completion by graduation
Earn an Associate Degree
50% of students earn an associate degree by graduation
Persistence
75% of students enrolled remain in the ECHS program through graduation
Designated with Distinction
Must meet targets on at least three attainment distinction data indicators
Earn 9 College Credits
40% of students earn 9 college credits (any) by the end of 10th grade
Earn at least 3 College Credits in ELA or Mathematics
50% of students earn an ELA or MATH college credit by the end of 11th grade
Earn 15 College Credits
60% of students earn 15 college credits (any) by graduation
Core Completion
60% of students achieve core completion by graduation
Earn an Associate Degree
60% of students earn an associate degree by graduation
Persistence
85% of students enrolled remain in the ECHS program through graduation
Resources
Spotlight on Excellence
Alamo Colleges District
Alamo Colleges District encompasses five independently accredited colleges, including Palo Alto College, Northwest Vista College, San Antonio College, St. Philip’s College, and Northeast Lakeview College.
At PSJA Thomas Jefferson T-STEM Early College High School, students do not just pursue their associates degree; they step into leadership roles, motivating their peers to strive for excellence.