Serving 428 students in grades 9-12, Achieve Early College High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: ACHIEVE EARLY COLLEGE H S serves an attendance zone that covers the entire school district in Mcallen, TX, encompassing approximately 35.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.7 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Achieve Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Achieve Early College High School's student population of 428 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
428 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
School Rankings
Achieve Early College High School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Achieve Early College High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#164 out of 8096 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Hispanic
97%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
White
1%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Achieve Early College High School's ranking?
Achieve Early College High School is ranked #164 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Achieve Early College High School?
The graduation rate of Achieve Early College High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Achieve Early College High School?
428 students attend Achieve Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Achieve Early College High School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Achieve Early College High School?
Achieve Early College High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Achieve Early College High School offer ?
Achieve Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Achieve Early College High School part of?
Achieve Early College High School is part of Mcallen Independent School District.
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