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Early College and P-TECH High School Programs

FWISD offers several Gold Seal Schools of Choice with various areas of focus at different grade levels. These Early College Programs offer a smaller learning community of students with similar interests, all of whom were assigned to the campus through the Choices application process.

Fort Worth ISD's College and Career Readiness School Models are state-designated Early College High Schools and Pathways to Technology Early College High Schools.

The goal of Early College High Schools (ECHS) is for students to graduate with up to 60 hours of transferable college credit. Students have the opportunity to earn a two-year associate degree along with their high school diploma – tuition-free – saving families thousands of dollars in college costs.

ECHS provides a small, personalized community offering a rigorous college preparatory curriculum that engages students as it prepares them for high-skilled and high-demand careers.
Although many high schools across the nation offer concurrent and dual-enrollment opportunities, those programs traditionally serve the highest-achieving students of their class.

The ECHS programs will target all students entering the ninth grade. Priority is given to students from traditionally underrepresented student groups as identified by the Texas Education Agency Early College High School Blueprint – Benchmark 1.

Our Designated Stand-Alone ECHS Campuses:

ECHS Collegiate Academy Students have the opportunity to earn an associate degree along with their high school diploma – tuition-free – in what is considered a “school within a school.”
Students enjoy a traditional high school campus with access to traditional high school offerings, including UIL athletics and activities.

Our Designated ECHS Collegiate Academies:

Pathways to Technology Early College High School (PTECH) students also have the opportunity to earn a level 1 or level 2 certificate in a career field from our college partner, along with along with their high school diploma – tuition-free.  In addition to the educational opportunities offered through PTECH programs, students are provided work-based learning experiences with industry partners typically during junior and senior year. Through internships and apprenticeships, students may earn credentials such as licenses and certificates aligned to their chosen career pathway.


Opportunities are available to students participating in a PTECH school: 1. Students will learn employment and career expectations firsthand through relationships forged with industry partners. 2. Students will earn both college hours and industry certificates in their PTECH pathway. 3. Students will visit industry partner job sites and work directly with industry representatives while in high school.

Our Designated Stand-Alone PTECH School:

PTECH Collegiate Academy (PTECH) students also have the opportunity to earn a level 1 or level 2 certificate in a career field from our college partner, along with along with their high school diploma – tuition-free.  In addition to the educational opportunities offered through PTECH programs, students are provided work-based learning experiences with industry partners typically during junior and senior year. Through internships and apprenticeships, students may earn credentials such as licenses and certificates aligned to their chosen career pathway.

Opportunities are available to students participating in a PTECH school: 1. Students will learn employment and career expectations firsthand through relationships forged with industry partners. 2. Students will earn both college hours and industry certificates in their PTECH pathway. 3. Students will visit industry partner job sites and work directly with industry representatives while in high school.

Bridney Allen, Director - Early College, Dual Credit & TSI Readiness

Dr. Meghan Self, Coordinator