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PSJA Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School

Pharr-san Juan-alamo ISD · Hidalgo County · 714 E BUSINESS HWY 83, Pharr, TX 78577

(956)784-8525

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9/10
#201
Rank 201 out of 1,276
Top 16%
English Language Arts9/10 · #244 · 82nd percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #124 · 90th percentile
Science7/10 · #441 · 65th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Tucked in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley, PSJA Thomas Jefferson T-STEM Early College High School is a standout option for students in Pharr who are serious about getting a head start on college — many graduates leave with meaningful college credits already in hand. The T-STEM focus draws families who want their kids immersed in technology and engineering pathways, and the math program in particular punches well above its weight at the 90th percentile statewide. Pharr itself is a tight-knit, predominantly Hispanic community where schools like this one carry a lot of community pride, and for driven students in the Valley who want rigorous academics close to home, this school makes a compelling case.

Student Demographics

270 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
267 (99%)
Other
3 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners125 (46%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged269 (100%)
Students with Disabilities12 (4%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

524
Enrollment
43.3
Teachers (FTE)
12.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4
Administrators (FTE)

Graduation Rate

96.2%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

14
AP Courses
offered
100.4%
AP Participation
of students
541
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #300 · 81st percentile

81 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Texas.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found