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School Profile

  • CEEB code: 445068

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    Opened in 2013
    Mascot: Knights
    Colors: Purple, Grey, and Black
    Credo: Take Care of Business (#TCOB)

    Main office: (281) 577-2890 
    Counseling office: (281) 577-2890
    Location: 26751 Sorters Rd., Porter, TX 77365 

    Website: Campus Website

    Principal: Trish Beal 
    School counselors: Robert Kaping and Andrea Kelley    
    College Advisor: Christy Roberts

    Mission

    We will prepare all students enrolled at Infinity Early College High School to be college-ready, independent thinkers,and resourceful citizens.

    Vision

    Provide all students with a rigorous, challenging academic environment that encourages and actively supports high school and college graduation.

    Social-Emotional Learning Committment

    At IECHS, social-emotional learning (SEL) is central to developing the whole student, so we will:

    • Create a community and support network through strong relationships between parents, staff, and students;
    • Empower students to take ownership of their learning and well-being;
    • Foster a safe environment that promotes empathy;
    • Equip all stakeholders with the appropriate strategies to manage social, emotional, and academic stressors. 

    Ultimately, our vision will lead students on the path to self-reflection, resilience, and growth.

    Accreditation and Recognition

    Infinity Early College is accredited as Met Academic Standards and earned an “A” by the Texas Education Agency.  IECHS also received the Texas Honor Roll achievement award for 2017-2018 & 2018-2019.

    Community

    Spanning 130 square miles, New Caney Independent School District serves the educational needs of New Caney and Porter, Tx. Located in one of the state's fastest growing areas, the district enjoys a diversified economic base. Currently, the district consists of 3 traditional high schools and IECHS, 4 middle schools and 12 elementary schools utilizing a K–5, 6–8, 9–12 grade-level configuration. The student body is culturally diverse with a population that is 74% Hispanic, 14% African American, 10% Caucasian and 2% Asian.

    School

    In partnership with Lone Star College–Kingwood, Infinity Early College High School is a comprehensive, non-traditional four-year public high school where TSI qualified students can earn both a high school diploma and an Associates, or up to two years of credit toward a Bachelor’s degree. The school opened in the fall of 2013. Maximum enrollment is 500 students.  

    Curriculum

    The academic program works in conjunction with a typical college day/calendar. Potential 4-6 credits to be earned per semester course load; students attend a M/W=A day and T/TH=B day @ 90 minutes/class.  Friday a.m. students can be found at 1 of 26 sites completing SERVICE LEARNING- one of the 7 Mindsets: “Live to Give.” 

    These AP® courses offered are: AP World History, AP US History, AP Environmental Science, AP Biology.   AP is an open-enrollment program.
    ALL other core courses (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, & Foreign Language) are Pre-AP or Dual Credit, depending on the grade level and if a student is TSI qualified.

    Grading and Ranking

    Grading Scale

    Numeric Grade

    AP/Dual Credit

    Pre-AP

    On-Level

    A

    90-100

    5.0-6.0

    4.0-5.0

    3.0-4.0

    B

    80-89

    4.0-4.9

    3.0-3.9

    2.0-2.9

    C

    75-79

    3.5-3.9

    2.5-2.9

    1.5-1.9

    D

    70-74

    3.0-3.4

    2.0-2.4

    1.0-1.4

    Grade Point Average (GPA) Calculation

    GPA is computed using the above quality points. Beginning with grade nine, class rank shall be based solely on academic core courses so that all student students may be compared on the same basis. (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Languages other than English) A minimum of 26 state credits is required for graduation

    Post High School Placement

    • 82% matriculated to 4-year colleges
    • 13% matriculated to 2-year institutions
    • 5 % selected work, military service or technical instruction

    Awards and Distinctions

    • Ranked as BEST HIGH SCHOOL per U.S. News & World Report
    • Ranked as #1 High School in Montgomery County by Children At-Risk Report