Overview
INSTR/GUID CENTER is a public high serving grades 6–12 in MCALLEN, Texas. The school enrolls 60 students. It is part of the MCALLEN ISD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
88% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeAlternative/other
LevelHigh
Grade Span6–12
DistrictMCALLEN ISD
County48215
CityMCALLEN
ZIP78501
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID482967006752
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment60
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino100.0%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %88%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)