Del Valle Early College High School & P-Tech in Del Valle, Texas on DonorsChoose

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Del Valle Early College High School & P-Tech is a public school in Del Valle, Texas that is part of Del Valle Independent School District. Its teachers have had 2 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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4715 Ross Rd

Del Valle, TX 78617 View local requests

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Dr. Jen Dorsey

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Del Valle Early College High School & P-Tech Demographics

90%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

89%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Del Valle Early College High School & P-Tech Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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