Triumph Public High Schools-Rio Grande Valley

201 N 17th St
Mcallen, TX 78501
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 457 students in Triumph Public High Schools-Rio Grande Valley. This district's average charter testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public charter schools in Texas.
Public Charter Schools in Triumph Public High Schools-Rio Grande Valley have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,106 Schools
# Students
457 Students
499,756 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
29,153 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Triumph Public High Schools-Rio Grande Valley, which is ranked #1149 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 65% has decreased from 65-69% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#1159 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
21%
44%
20-24%
51%
30-34%
46%
65%
90%
(2022-23)
100%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.01
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
100%
64%
% Black
n/a
16%
% White
n/a
12%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,326 is higher than the state median of $13,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,173 is less than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,326
$13,371
Spending / Student
$11,173
$14,099

Best Triumph Public High Schools-Rio Grande Valley Public Charter Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Triumph Public High Schools-san Benito
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1785 W Business Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 276-9930
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Triumph Public High Schools-brownsville
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
944 E Los Ebanos Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 372-1433
Gr: 9-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #33.
Triumph Public High Schools-mcallen
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 N 17th St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 618-2308
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #44.
Triumph Public High Schools-mercedes
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
103 E 2nd St
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-5417
Gr: 9-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Recent Articles

Gifted, Honors, and Advanced Tracks: Are They Accessible or Just Advertised?
Gifted, Honors, and Advanced Tracks: Are They Accessible or Just Advertised?
Learn how to evaluate gifted, honors, and advanced academic programs in public schools, including admission criteria, equity, and the questions every parent should ask.
Algebra Readiness: What Parents Should Ask Before Middle School
Algebra Readiness: What Parents Should Ask Before Middle School
Discover how to determine if your child is ready for algebra before middle school, including the questions parents should ask and the skills students need to succeed.
How to Evaluate Reading Instruction in Your Zoned Elementary School
How to Evaluate Reading Instruction in Your Zoned Elementary School
Learn how to evaluate reading instruction in your neighborhood elementary school by recognizing effective literacy practices, asking the right questions, and understanding what quality reading instruction looks like.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 457 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : 65% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Quick Links