Memorial Early College H S: Top Charter in New Braunfels (2026 List)

About Memorial Early College H S

Memorial Early College H S is a well-known and high-performing school in New Braunfels, Texas. This public school of choice has about 440 students in grades 9 through 12. It keeps the learning environment small by keeping the student-to-teacher ratio at about 19:1. The school is known for its strict academic model, which lets students earn college credits while still in high school. It also has a 41% participation rate in Advanced Placement classes. There are a lot of different types of people on campus. 48% of the students are minorities, and 30% are from low-income families. Memorial Early College H S is known for its high academic standards, with 89% of students being good at math and 98% being good at reading. Students do very well on college entrance exams like the SAT and ACT. The school is in an area with a lot of community involvement and a good name for being innovative. It is one of the best schools for fast learning and getting ready for college, and it is one of the best high schools in Texas.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 89%

Reading 98%

State average proficiency is 89% in Math and 98% in Reading.

22

Full-time Teachers

14 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

307

Total Students

$66547

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 51.79%

Asian 4.23%

Hispanic 35.5%

Black 1.63%

Two+ Races 6.51%

Native Am. 0.33%

White

51.79%

Asian

4.23%

Hispanic

35.5%

Black

1.63%

Two+ Races

6.51%

Native Am.

0.33%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 307

55.05%

169 Female

44.95%

138 Male

Student Population

307 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

307 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Memorial Early College H S Contact Information

Address

1419 N BUSINESS 35, NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130

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Phone

(830) 221-2900

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Website

mechs.comalisd.org

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:55 AM to 4:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:40 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Memorial Early College High School is having a great year for the arts. A lot of students recently won gold medals and high ratings at the Regional 13S Visual Arts Scholastic Event. The Venue in Creekside will host the campus's "Casino Prom" in 2026. This will be a big deal for the seniors in April. Students also keep doing well in extracurricular activities that are different from each other. The school's fencing program, which is just one of many student-led clubs and activities, is getting a lot of attention, for example.

FAQ

Q1. Does Memorial Early College H S support learning through practical activities?

Ans. Yes, students work on projects and do things that help them learn skills they can use in the real world.

Q2. What does Memorial Early College H S do to make the learning environment better?

Ans. Respect, working together, and being responsible make sure that the school culture is safe, welcoming, and open to everyone.

Q3. Does Memorial Early College H S help students think of new things?

Ans. Yes, students can find out more about art, music, and new projects that will help them be more creative.

Q4. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work together.

Q5. What does Memorial Early College H S teach?

Ans. Memorial Early College H S has a college-preparatory curriculum and gives students chances to learn through practical activities and improve their skills.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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