July 25, 2014

A College-Going Culture

Brownsville ISD high school seniors are applying to colleges in record numbers using the APPLY TEXAS APPLICATION. The June 6, 2014 report shows high percentages for 7 BISD high schools. Counts for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will not be reported until the end of February. The Brownsville Learning Academy, Lincoln Park School and Brownsville Academic Center are included in the counts. Current student enrollment numbers are used in the calculation. For questions, call Pilar Janis in Guidance and Counseling at 548-8251. High School # Apply Texas Applications Apply Texas % FAFSA Counts FAFSA% TASFA Counts FAFSA/ TAFSA% Hanna 587 100% 501 85% 27 90% Porter 354 100% 306 86% 38 97% Pace 326 100% 285 87% 30 97% Rivera 411 100% 321 78% 31 86% Lopez 387 100% 361 93% 26 100% Veterans 421 100% 337 80% 33 88% BECHS 53 100% 47 89% 6 100%