At a glance
Reported students
428
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.14
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas high enrollment
50th percentile
Compared with 1,941 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
502
Achieve Early College H S: 428 reported students.
State peer staffing position
42nd percentile
12.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 402
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37.33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.8:1
What the reported data says about Achieve Early College H S
Achieve Early College H S is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in McAllen. It is one of 31 current school records connected to McAllen ISD. NCES reports 428 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,941 high schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 431 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 50th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, close to the Texas median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (97%) and White (1.4%). English learners represent 16.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 4.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 9 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Achieve Early College H S
- 1How do the reported 12.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.14 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 16.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 4.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 68.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.03
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.4%
- Hispanic97%
- Black0%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
9 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in McAllen ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lamar Academy
High · Grades 10–12
47 reported students
Rowe H S
High · Grades 09–12
1,905 reported students
Memorial H S
High · Grades 09–12
2,021 reported students
McAllen H S
High · Grades 09–12
2,134 reported students
Lucile Hendricks El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
432 reported students
Alvarez El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
435 reported students
Public schools near Achieve Early College H S
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McAllen H S High · McAllen ISD | 09–12 | 2,134 | 0.8 mi |
| Rowe H S High · McAllen ISD | 09–12 | 1,905 | 0.9 mi |
| Triumph Public High Schools-McAllen High · Charter · Triumph Public High Schools-Rio Grande Valley | 09–12 | 118 | 1.2 mi |
| Lamar Academy High · McAllen ISD | 10–12 | 47 | 1.3 mi |
| IDEA McAllen College Preparatory High · Charter · IDEA Public Schools | 06–12 | 820 | 1.5 mi |
| Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy High · Sharyland ISD | 09–12 | 481 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Achieve Early College H S
What grades does Achieve Early College H S serve?
Achieve Early College H S reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in McAllen ISD.
How many students attend Achieve Early College H S?
Achieve Early College H S reported 428 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 50th percentile among 1,941 Texas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 402 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Achieve Early College H S?
The calculated ratio is 12.9:1, based on 428 students and 33.14 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Achieve Early College H S a public, charter, or magnet school?
Achieve Early College H S is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on McAllen ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Achieve Early College H S students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
68.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Achieve Early College H S in?
Achieve Early College H S is part of McAllen ISD, based in McAllen, TX, which operates 31 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Achieve Early College H S?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include McAllen H S (0.8 mi), Rowe H S (0.9 mi), Triumph Public High Schools-McAllen (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.