J. M. Hanks High School first opened its doors in 1978, serving students in the east El Paso Community. Our school serves approximately 1,530 students in 9th through 12th    grades. Since its opening, Hanks High School Knights have established a tradition of excellence across the realms of academics, athletics, and student participation in community service. The Hanks experience is defined by the virtues of Knighthood: COURAGE to be fearless in all endeavors, GENEROSITY to foster a greater sense of community, and VALOR to always strive for excellence. Opportunities for growth and success are bountiful here at the Kingdom of Champions... The only thing we are missing is YOU!

Hanks is home to many outstanding programs in Academics, Fine Arts, Athletics, and Student Organizations.
Advanced Placement
Hanks offers Advanced Placement coursework (AP) and exams for students with a participation rate of 53%. Students are offered 42 hours of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and 25 hours of Dual Credit courses, giving them the opportunity to earn 67 hours of college credits while in high school.

Career & Technical Education
Career Pathways offered on our campus:
       Multimedia Arts, Audio & Video Technology, and Communication
       Robotics
       Law Enforcement, Public Safety, Security and Corrections
       Fashion, Hospitality and Tourism
       Forensic Science
       Business Management and Administration
       Information Technology
       Marketing
       Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)

2022-2023 Hanks Special Recognitions  
Varsity Volleyball:  2-5A District Champions with Undefeated District 10-0 Season Record
     Alexis Olmos - 1,000 Assists
     Alexa Heck - Led the District in Kills and Hitting Percentage
JV Volleyball:  2-5A Bi-District Champs
Girls Cross Country:  2-5A District Champs, District Top Ten
     Destinee Loeza - 2nd in District
     Elizabeth Aguirre - 3rd in District
     Lily Arias - 5th in District
     Alina Levario - 8th in District
     Jessica Fino - 10th in District
Boys Cross Country: State Competitor
     Alex Tarin - 14th at State

2021-2022 Hanks Special Recognitions
Girls Basketball:  District Champs
Marching Band:  UIL Area A Champions & UIL Texas State Participants 3rd year in a row, NMSU Tournament Grand Champions
     Ana Rodriguez - All State Band
     Edwin Martinez - All State Band
Choir
     Joaquin Campos, All State Choir
Gumnastics
     Diego Auilar, 1st Place State Gymnastics Floor Exercise
Mariachi Los Trovadores:  Superior Rating at State UIL Mariachi Festival
National Merit Scholar
     Ian Dunn
Softball:  Bi-District Champions, 17th District Championship
Speech and Debate:  District Champions
Volleyball:  Bi-District Champions
Boys Tennis:  District Champions
Girls Track:  District Champions
Girls Wrestling:  District Champions
     Judith Sandoval - 2nd Place at State

     J. M. Hanks Early College High School, founded in 2020, provides an exceptional dual enrollment opportunity between Ysleta ISD and El Paso Community College to complete an Associate's Degree upon graduation. Our Award-winning Fine Arts programs, outstanding Athletic opportunities, and rich tradition of Academic excellence will provide our students with a well-balanced high school experience. Wearing SILVER and BLACK is a tradition of success. The Kingdom of Champions is an educational journey, where every student MATTERS, and every MOMENT counts! Be a Part of Hanks Early College High School!
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