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      •   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.
        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)

          knight epcc   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!
        For more Information, click on this Knight:   click here for Hanks Knight information

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        It’s ALWAYS a Great Day to Be a KNIGHT! We LOVE you and there’s nothing you can do about it!

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