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Pflugerville ISD's Early College High School (ECHS) program offers students the opportunity to earn a high school diploma and an associate degree simultaneously, setting them on an accelerated path to earning a bachelor’s degree. ECHS is hosted at Pflugerville High School.

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Applications are open January 14 - March 31, 2025.

Benefits

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Accelerated Learning Path

  • Graduate high school with an associate degree, which equals to 60 college credits.
  • Enter college with only two additional years needed to complete a bachelor’s degree.

     
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Cost Savings

  • All college costs including tuition, fees, and books are completely free to students.
  • Families save thousands of dollars in college costs.

College Readiness

  • Rigorous instruction, accelerated coursework, and college-level classes prepare students for higher education.
  • Students receive academic and social support services, including counseling, to help them succeed.
  • ECHS students are more likely to be successful and graduate from college.
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Flexible Options

  • Earn credits that apply to a wide range of college majors.
  • Blend ECHS courses with other advanced academic programs for even more opportunities.

Enrollment Process

Step 1

Review information on the website and attend a parent information night.

 

Step 2

Complete the ECHS Application Form and Commitment to Program Expectations.
 

Step 3

Attend Student Interview.



 

Step 4

Students will be notified via email upon confirmation of their enrollment by May 1, 2025.
 

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Applications are open January 14 - March 31, 2025.

Program Details

Eligibility

  • Open to all rising 9th graders in PfISD and surrounding areas through an application process.
  • Applications will open from mid-January through March.

Host Campus

  • Pflugerville High School (PHS) will serve as the host campus.
  • All students who are accepted into ECHS will be transfer students to PHS regardless of zoning.
  • All classes, including non-dual credit high school courses, will be at the host campus.

Transportation

  • PfISD will provide transportation for all students living within the district boundaries.

Cost

  • Tuition, fees, and books are free for participating students.

Curriculum

  • Rigorous instruction and accelerated courses.
  • Opportunity to earn up to two years of college credit while in high school.

Support

  • All ECHS students will have a designated ECHS counselor, administrator, and coordinator.
  • All ECHS students will be enrolled in AVID 1.
  • Students will have access to Austin Community College’s (ACC) tutoring center, library, and supporting services.

 

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