Early College Program
Contact us
PSJA Academies Location:
704 W. Ridge. San Juan, Texas 78589
PSJA College & Career Readiness Department
at 956.354.2044 or 956.354.2210
PSJA Career & Technical Education at 956.354.2210
About PSJA ISD Early College
Through PSJA ISD’s nationally recognized Early College Program in partnership with South Texas College and other higher-education institutions, high school students can graduate with up to an Associate Degree or 60 college credit hours before their high school graduation free of cost.
All PSJA ISD high schools are designated Early College, which makes them innovative high schools that allow students to attend college and high school simultaneously. Early College High Schools offer rigorous instruction and provide academic, social and emotional support services to help students succeed.
Who can apply?
The PSJA Academies available through the PSJA Early College Program are open to all PSJA ISD High Schools in grades 11th & 12th. Interested students must apply their 10th grade year.
PSJA ISD welcomes students living anywhere in the RGV. Not a PSJA ISD student? Click to register.
PSJA Early College High School (San Juan)
PSJA North Early College High School (North Pharr)
PSJA Memorial Early College High School (Alamo)
PSJA Southwest Early College High School (South Pharr)
PSJA T. Jefferson T-STEM Early College High School (Pharr)
PSJA Collegiate School of Health Propfessions -Early College Campus (San Juan)
What are the PSJA Academies?
Offered through the PSJA Early College Program, the PSJA Academies provide additional hands-on learning in various specific fields of study supporting students as they work to obtain a Certificate
or an Associate Degree from South Texas College. Through a cohort approach, students build positive
relationships, receive rigorous instruction; as well
as receive academic, emotional and social support to successfully complete the coursework.
Students enrolled in the PSJA Academies continue to attend their home high school. They travel to the Academies’ site only for designated hours for academy coursework.
PSJA ISD students from any district high school are eligible to apply to be part of the PSJA Academies.
What is the difference between PSJA CTE Pathways and PSJA Academies?
The PSJA Career & Technical Education Pathways provide students with certificates in more than 12 areas of study, and are a great foundation for students to acquire knowledge and skills in the field of their choice.
PSJA Academies take it a step further by providing a cohort level approach to complete industry level certificates parallel to college certificates, or up to an Associate Degree prior to high school graduation. These Academies are made possible through a partnership with South Texas College.