Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy

Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy serves 1,035 ninth-grade students in Harlingen, Texas, providing a dedicated transition experience for students entering high school. As a specialized freshman academy, the school focuses exclusively on grade 9, helping students adjust to the demands and expectations of high school academics and campus life. With 81 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1, allowing for more individualized attention during this crucial developmental year.

The academy has earned a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks in the 75th percentile among Texas schools, placing it at #2182 out of 8598 schools statewide. The school draws from a diverse community where families have a median household income of $46,341 and median home values of $104,700. About 20% of area residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, while 26.6% of families face economic challenges.

This economic diversity creates opportunities for students from various backgrounds to learn together and support one another during their freshman year. Located on North 77 Sunshine Strip, Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy serves as an important educational stepping stone in Harlingen's small city setting within Cameron County.