At a glance
Reported students
100
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
9.26
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas high enrollment
19th percentile
Compared with 1,941 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
380.5
Mercedes Academic Academy: 100 reported students.
State peer staffing position
27th percentile
10.8:1 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
- 60
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10:1
What the reported data says about Mercedes Academic Academy
Mercedes Academic Academy is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Mercedes. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Mercedes ISD. NCES reports 100 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,941 high schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 431 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 19th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.8:1, below 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 (98%) and White (2%). English learners represent 38.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Mercedes Academic Academy
- 1How do the reported 10.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 9.26 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
- 38.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 96%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2%
- Hispanic98%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
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
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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 Mercedes ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mercedes Early College Academy
High · Grades 09–12
355 reported students
Mercedes H S
High · Grades 09–12
903 reported students
Mercedes Early Literacy Program
Other · Grades PK–PK
189 reported students
Jjaep-Southwest Key Program
Other · Grades 08–09
1 reported students
Mercedes DAEP
Other · Grades 02–12
0 reported students
Sgt William G Harrell El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
406 reported students
Public schools near Mercedes Academic Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triumph Public High Schools-Mercedes High · Charter · Triumph Public High Schools-Rio Grande Valley | 09–12 | 109 | 1 mi |
| Mercedes H S High · Mercedes ISD | 09–12 | 903 | 1 mi |
| Mercedes Early College Academy High · Mercedes ISD | 09–12 | 355 | 1.6 mi |
| South Texas ISD Health Professions High · South Texas ISD | 09–12 | 781 | 2.8 mi |
| South Texas ISD Science Academy High · South Texas ISD | 09–12 | 840 | 2.8 mi |
| South Texas ISD Virtual Academy High · South Texas ISD | 06–12 | 212 | 2.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mercedes Academic Academy
What grades does Mercedes Academic Academy serve?
Mercedes Academic Academy reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Mercedes ISD.
How many students attend Mercedes Academic Academy?
Mercedes Academic Academy reported 100 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 19th percentile among 1,941 Texas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 60 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mercedes Academic Academy?
The calculated ratio is 10.8:1, based on 100 students and 9.26 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 Mercedes Academic Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mercedes Academic Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Mercedes ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Mercedes Academic Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
96% 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 Mercedes Academic Academy in?
Mercedes Academic Academy is part of Mercedes ISD, based in Mercedes, TX, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mercedes Academic Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Triumph Public High Schools-Mercedes (1 mi), Mercedes H S (1 mi), Mercedes Early College Academy (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.