Early College Programs
Graduate with a High School Diploma and an Associate Degree for Free!
Early College High School offers scholars the opportunity to graduate simultaneously with a high school diploma and an associate degree—no cost to you. ECHS is hosted through a partnership with Austin Community College and operates at seven AISD Early College High Schools: Akins, Crockett, Eastside, LBJ, Navarro, Northeast and Travis.
In addition to earning college credit—up to 60 hours—and preparing for future professions, scholars save thousands of dollars in college costs. ECHS scholars are enrolled in both high school and college classes and receive support from AISD and ACC staff to ensure that they are on the right track to a successful college career. ECHS accepts in-district and out-of-district student transfers.
ECHS by Campus (Click to expand sections below)
10701 S. 1st St.
Austin, TX 78748
512-841-9900
Akins Early College High School enrolls scholars in dual credit, ACC courses while they pursue their high school diploma. Scholars have the ability to earn an associate degree or earn up to 60 hours of college credit while still enrolled in high school at no cost to the scholars. Scholars will be ready to go directly into the workforce or continue their studies at a four-year institution. Akins scholars attend ACC courses at Akins campus, at the south Austin ACC Campus, and the Hays ACC campus in Kyle.
Contact:
- Email: echs.ptech@austinisd.org
- Let’s talk! Call or Text (512) 866-6434
Degree: Associates of Arts (AA)
High Education Partner: Austin Community College (ACC)
5601 Menchaca Road
Austin, TX 78745
512-414-2532
Crockett is an Early College High School where scholars may enroll in dual credit, ACC courses while pursuing their high school diploma. Scholars have the ability to earn an associate degree or earn up to 60 hours of college credit while still enrolled in high school at no cost to the scholars. Scholars will be ready to go directly into the workforce or continue their studies at a four-year institution. Crockett scholars attend ACC courses at the South Austin ACC Campus.
Contact:
- echs.ptech@austinisd.org
- Let’s talk! Call or Text (512)866-6434
Degree: Associates of Arts
High Education Partner: Austin Community College (ACC)
900 Thompson St.
Austin, TX 78702
512-414-5810
Eastside is an Early College High School where scholars may enroll in dual credit, ACC courses while pursuing their high school diploma. Scholars have the ability to earn an associate degree or earn up to 60 hours of college credit while still enrolled in high school at no cost to the student. Scholars will be ready to go directly into the workforce or continue their studies at a four-year institution. Learn more about Eastside’s Early College High School by contacting Yesica Diaz or going to the website below.
Contact:
Degree: Associates of Arts
High Education Partner: Austin Community College (ACC)
7309 Lazy Creek Drive
Austin, TX 78724
512-414-2543
The LBJ ECHS General Studies offers a broad-based, flexible degree that introduces you to a variety of different topics, such as social sciences, humanities, natural sciences, communications, English, and foreign languages. In addition, if you are planning on earning a bachelor’s or master’s degree in the future, but have not yet decided what field you would like to pursue, this program provides you the opportunity to sample several different academic and occupational fields in a supportive and loving Jaguar environment!
Contact:
- echs.ptech@austinisd.org
- Let’s talk! Call or Text (512) 866-6434
Degree: Associate of Arts
High Education Partner: Austin Community College (ACC)
1201 Payton Gin Road
Austin, TX 78758
512-414-2514
Navarro is an Early College High School where scholars may enroll in dual credit ACC courses while pursuing their high school diploma. Scholars have the ability to earn an associate degree alongside their high school diploma at no cost to the student. ECHS scholars attend ACC courses at the Northridge Campus.
Contact:
- echs.ptech@austinisd.org
- Let’s talk! Call or Text (512) 866-6434
Degree: Associate of Arts
High Education Partner: Austin Community College (ACC)
7104 Berkman Drive
Austin, TX 78752
512-414-2523
Northeast Early College High School offers scholars in grades 9-12 the opportunity to enroll in college courses, which also count toward a high school diploma. Northeast Early College High School partners with Austin Community College (ACC) and The University of Texas to offer scholars a dual credit pathway that leads to an associate degree in General Studies at ACC. This program is completely free to scholars including all college tuition, textbook, and transportation costs.
Contact:
- echs.ptech@austinisd.org
- Let’s talk! Call or Text (512) 866-6434
Degree: Associate of Arts
High Education Partner: Austin Community College (ACC)
1211 E. Oltorf St.
Austin, TX 78704
512-414-2527
Early College allows scholars to begin earning college credit in their freshman year, culminating in the achievement of an Associate of Arts degree in general studies. This covers nearly two years of basic college courses, saving scholars time and money when they get to college after high school. Scholars can earn up to 60 credit hours of college level classes, mostly hosted on-site at ACC Riverside campus. There is no cost to scholars, including tuition, textbooks and transportation.
Contact:
- echs.ptech@austinisd.org
- Let’s talk! Call or Text (512) 866-6434
Degree: Associate of Arts
Higher Education Partner: Austin Community College (ACC)
Scholars in ECHS can save an average of
$12K in tuition, textbooks, and transportation.
Student Testimonials
Amanda Ohaechesi
–Crockett Class of 2020
"ECHS was honestly one of the best things that happened to me in high school. Although it was hard it gave me so many opportunities that I would not have had if I wasn't in the program."
Destanie Maese
–Northeast ECHS Class of 2020
"Early College is an amazing opportunity that pushes you to meet your true potential. In this program, I was allowed to flourish and grow with the support from my community."
Moises Villegas
–Eastside Memorial ECHS Class of 2020
"Being Hispanic, raised by a single mother and not having a father figure shaped me into who I am today.
Being part of ECHS was definitely a life changing experience because it gave me the opportunity to expand my education and opened doors for the future.
Earning my AA degree saved me a lot of money, and most importantly, time."