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SECONDARY ALTER CTR

PublicAlternative/otherGrades 6–12
HARLINGEN, Texas · HARLINGEN CISD
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students59
Student:Teacher11.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch92%
Title INo
SECONDARY ALTER CTR
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 529
59
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
92%+27.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

SECONDARY ALTER CTR is a public high serving grades 6–12 in HARLINGEN, Texas. The school enrolls 59 students. It is part of the HARLINGEN CISD 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
11.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
92% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeAlternative/other
LevelHigh
Grade Span6–12
DistrictHARLINGEN CISD
County48061
CityHARLINGEN
ZIP78550
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID482253006940

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment59
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

White
0.0%
Hispanic
100.0%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
0.0%
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 %92%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)