PORTER EARLY COLLEGE H S
Reported Enrollment
1,814
students
District
BROWNSVILLE ISD
County Context Score
51/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
3500 INTERNATIONAL BLVD, BROWNSVILLE, TX, 78521
School District
BROWNSVILLE ISD
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 481168000642
- District ID
- 4811680
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
1,814 students
School Setting
City: Midsize
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
PORTER EARLY COLLEGE H S is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Cameron County has 175 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 56 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What PORTER EARLY COLLEGE H S tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: BROWNSVILLE ISD, Cameron County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- City: Midsize matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for PORTER EARLY COLLEGE H S. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with BROWNSVILLE ISD.
1,814 students
PORTER EARLY COLLEGE H S reports 1,814 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 38 other high schools in Cameron County with enrollment data, 31 report fewer students and 7 report more. The peer median is 362 students.
39 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 376 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
56 district schools
BROWNSVILLE ISD lists 34 primary, 10 middle, 10 high, 2 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
34
Middle
10
High
10
Other
2
Nearby context inside BROWNSVILLE ISD
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School Profile FAQ
Is PORTER EARLY COLLEGE H S a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with BROWNSVILLE ISD.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for PORTER EARLY COLLEGE H S?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the PORTER EARLY COLLEGE H S data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare PORTER EARLY COLLEGE H S with nearby schools?
PORTER EARLY COLLEGE H S should be compared with 39 high schools in Cameron County, plus other schools in BROWNSVILLE ISD. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for PORTER EARLY COLLEGE H S?
Before using PORTER EARLY COLLEGE H S in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with BROWNSVILLE ISD.
Part of BROWNSVILLE ISD
PORTER EARLY COLLEGE H S is one of 56 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 37,898 students across 56 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
56
Reported Enrollment
37,898
56 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- VELA MIDDLE6–8 · MiddleListed only
- YTURRIA ELPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- HANNA EARLY COLLEGE H S9–12 · HighProfile
- PACE EARLY COLLEGE H S9–12 · HighProfile
- CANALES ELPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- CROMACK ELPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- DEL CASTILLO ELPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- EGLY ELPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- EL JARDIN ELPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- FAULK MIDDLE6–8 · MiddleProfile
Similar Schools
Cameron County Schools
County Context Score
51/100
County-level composite across 175 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.