El Paso

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The city of El Paso is located within the middle of the desert nestled between the Rio Grande and the Franklin Mountains. It manages to keep the appeal of a rustic western town while maintaining its status as main metropolitan hub.

There are three major school districts in El Paso; The Socorro Independent School District, The El Paso Independent School District and the Ysleta Independent School District. In general, El Paso City comprises one hundred and one public elementary schools, thirty three middle/junior high schools, 22 high schools, 3 adult learning centers, 8 specialty schools, and a couple of alternative schools. There is likewise an international language school, an academy of science and technology, an entrepreneur center and an early childhood center. There are over 25 parochial schools and 50 private schools within El Paso City. Amongst the private schools within this region are famous for their academic excellence and have been known as the nation's best. A couple of schools that have been given the prestigious Blue Ribbon award are St. Clement's Episcopal Parish School and Loretto Academy. There are a couple of other private schools in the city that give specialized technical, mechanical, or academic education.

The two main educational hubs within the region are Juarez and El Paso. They are recognized for their diversity within academics to ensure that their students are well-rounded people. The most prominent institutions in the region are the University of Texas at El Paso, New Mexico State University, the University of Phoenix and the El Paso Community College. In addition to the mentioned schools, there are some other high quality alternatives such as Howard Payne University, the University of Phoenix, Webster University, and the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso.

The city's economy is mostly based off of worldwide trade because of its nearness to the Mexican border. It is amongst the largest sources of work in the area. Around half of the top 20 employers are government-related, like the United States Department of Justice. One more vital business for El Paso's economy is manufacturing. The apparel and textile business which the city used to be famous for is presently experiencing a downturn, though production of computers, electronics and rubber and plastic products continue to increase. Over the years, some Fortune 500 companies have operated out of El Paso.