Early College High Schools (ECHS) are open-enrollment high schools that allow students an opportunity receive both a high school diploma and either an associate degree or at least 60 credit hours toward a baccalaureate degree. EPISD’s Early College High Schools partner with El Paso Community College to: 

• Provide dual credit at no cost to students 
• Offer rigorous instruction and accelerated courses 
• Provide academic and social support services to help students succeed 
• Provide students with highly personalized attention 
• Increase college readiness 

Early College students who reside in EPISD are eligible for bus transportation from their home high school.