St. Philip's College Early College High School with San Antonio ISD

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About St. Philip's College Early College High School

St. Philip's Early College High School a partnership between the San Antonio Independent School District and Alamo Colleges, opened in August 2014 on the campus of St. Philip’s College, providing students with a blended high school-college experience.

The school helps SAISD students jump start their futures by providing them the opportunity to earn up to 60 hours of college credit – that’s two years’ worth of college – or to earn an associate degree, in addition to earning their high school diploma. Students also have the opportunity to obtain a certificate in a high-demand industry – all at no cost to the students or their families.

The school offers degrees in Associate of Arts, Associate of Science and Associate of Applied Science, along with certifications in the fields of information technology and automotive technology.

Students are housed full time at St. Philip’s, where they take both high school and college-level classes. This immersion in college culture will help give students a seamless transition to a public 4-year college or university to further their studies or into the workforce.

Students learn in small classes and have support structures along the way, including counseling, mentoring and tutoring, to ensure that they graduate college- and are workforce-ready. And because students are both SAISD and St. Philip’s College students, they will benefit from the many resources, amenities and support that the college has to offer.

St. Philip's Early College High School is SAISD’s second early college high school, with Travis Early College High School having opened in 2008 in partnership with San Antonio College.

Early college high schools are considered to be one of the most innovative high school programs in the country, and today there are more than 240 of these specialized schools across the nation.

This school model is designed to make college accessible to student groups that are underrepresented in higher education, giving students a jump start on college by allowing them to simultaneously earn a high school diploma and an associate degree or up to two years of college credit that will transfer to a public 4-year college or university.

Overview

Our mission is to provide a first-class program that enables students to earn an associate degree and/or workforce certification at no cost while completing the requirements for their high school diploma. St. Philip’s ECHS prides itself on its rigorous course load. A successful future is within reach of all our students and this belief is a part of our culture. Saving money on higher education is just one of the benefits. Others include college-level faculty, student support consisting of personnel at both the college and high school level including a college-bound advisor, college advisor and high school counselor. Students also are able to utilize the college facilities and all they have to offer, including the new Turbon Student Center. Amenities include a book store, post office, student government offices, billiard tables, gaming consoles, coffee shop and six-lane bowling alley.

Phone: (210) 486-2406

Address: 1801 Martin L. King Dr., San Antonio, TX 78203

Hours of operation: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Grades served: 9-12

Academic programs:

Early College High School, offering degrees in Associate of Arts, Associate of Science and Associate of Applied Science, along with certifications in the fields of information technology and automotive technology

What is an early college high school?
Early College High Schools (ECHS) are innovative high schools that allow students least likely to attend college an opportunity to earn a high school diploma and up to 60 college credit hours.

Early College High Schools:

Provide college credit at no cost to students
Offer rigorous instruction and accelerated courses
Provide academic and social support services to help students succeed
Increase college readiness, and
Reduce barriers to college access.

What programs do we offer?

Associate of Arts
Associate of Science
Associate of Applied Science
- Automotive Technology
- CNA and Phlebotomy Certificates
- Culinary Arts
- Hotel Management
- Hospitality Management
- Networking
- Cybersecurity Specialist