Welcome
East Central High School opened in 1951 on the outskirts of San Antonio; the first graduating class that year had 6 students. Today, over 800 students a year earn their diploma from the sprawling 30-acre campus, many with college credit as well. Home of the fighting Hornets, ECHS is proud to support one of the largest Health Science programs in the state of Texas, a multi-award-winning Agricultural Science program, and the continual first place finishing student-built Electric Cars. Along with courses preparing our students to be future-ready, our Advanced Placement, Dual Credit, Seminar, and Practicum offerings, students can participate in robotics, dance, band, yearbook, and JROTC, just to name a few. Our students have access to a variety of educational programs and extracurricular events to keep them engaged and connected. A few extracurricular options beyond the school day include clubs for anime enthusiasts, Mariachi players, esports players, and art lovers that provide a place for passion and friendship.
ECHS is proud to be home to the 1995 undefeated State Boys Basketball Champions. Past Hornets include film actor Henry Thomas (E.T., Cloak and Dagger), Pro Football and Super Bowl Champion Michael Toudouze (Colts, Chargers, Titans), WNBA Superstar NaLyssa Smith (Indiana Fever), and Musician Colin Padalecki (Surfaces).
Principals
1950-1951 Hershel Adkisson
1951-1952 J. Marshall Butz
1952-1953 John Albrecht
1953-1961 Cecil Spray
1961-1965 Pat Holmes
1965-1977 Douglas Reichenau
1977-1983 Reggie West
1983-1988 Ramona Ward
1988-1994 Jimmy Inman
1994-1996 Harley Eckhart
1996-1999 Co-Principals Harley Eckhart and Patti Birney
1999-2000 Patti Birney
2000-2001 Clyde Peacock
2001-2004 Jack Wyatt
2004-2007 Paul Rutledge
2007-2014 Roland Toscano
2014- 2022 Shane McKay
2022 - 2024 Melissa Barnett Kocian
2024 - Present Mary Alice Gomez