Judson Early College Academy in Universal City, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Judson Early College Academy is a public school in Universal City, Texas that is part of Judson Independent School District. It serves 428 students in grades 9 - 12. Its teachers have had 31 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades 9 - 12

428 Students

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8230 Palisades Dr

Universal City, TX 78148 View local requests

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Judson Early College Academy Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Alexander

Dr. R. Sterling

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Judson Early College Academy Demographics

71%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

82%

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.

Judson Early College Academy Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Apr 9, 2026

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