Psja Southwest Early College High School in Pharr, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Psja Southwest Early College High School is an urban public school in Pharr, Texas that is part of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District. It serves 1,460 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.5:1. Its teachers have had 40 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 9 - 12

1,460 Students

139 Teachers

300 E Javelina Dr

Pharr, TX 78577 View local requests

http://psjaisd.us

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Psja Southwest Early College High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Karina Ruiz de Araiza

Ms. LeFevre

Ms. Lopez

Ms. Marble

Mrs. Maria Cristina Rodriguez

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Psja Southwest Early College High School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

98%

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.

Psja Southwest Early College High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Nov 6, 2026

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