Achieve Early College High School

1601 N 27th St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 410 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 41%). 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 9:1 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 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 410 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • 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:

School Overview

Achieve Early College High School's student population of 410 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 87% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
410 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers

School Rankings

Achieve Early College High School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Achieve Early College High School is 0.08, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#129 out of 8188 schools
(Top 5%)
75-79%
41%
85-89%
51%
≥95%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
96%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
57%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Achieve Early College High School's ranking?
Achieve Early College High School is ranked #129 out of 8,188 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 41% 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%.
How many students attend Achieve Early College High School?
410 students attend Achieve Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Achieve Early College High School students are Hispanic, 2% 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 9:1, 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 410 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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