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#6122 of 8,552 schools in TX
Secondary Alter Ctr
High School · Harlingen CISD · Harlingen, TX
A Harlingen CISD high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
407 N 77 SUNSHINE STRIP, Harlingen, TX 78550
- Math 16% proficient (2022)
- Reading 28% proficient (2022)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Secondary Alter Ctr score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 22% across the 9-year record (2014–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 9 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Secondary Alter Ctr sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,994/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Harlingen), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,524
Median home value
$120,500
Median rent
$863/mo
College educated
21.7%
Homeownership
52.7%
Poverty rate
24.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78550; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlingen Collegiate H SEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 360 | Compare → |
| Amador R Rodriguez Juvenile Boot CampEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–10 | 1.4 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Cameron Co J J a E PEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 1.4 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Cameron Co J J a E PEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 2 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Harlingen CISD
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #24 of 29
- District spending per student
- $13,586NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Secondary Alter Ctr is listed in HARLINGEN CISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Secondary Alter Ctr
Secondary Alter Ctr is a public high school in Harlingen, TX, part of Harlingen CISD, serving approximately 88 students in grades 6th-12th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #6,122 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Secondary Alter Ctr
What grades does Secondary Alter Ctr serve?
Secondary Alter Ctr serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Secondary Alter Ctr?
Secondary Alter Ctr has an enrollment of approximately 88 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Secondary Alter Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Secondary Alter Ctr is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Secondary Alter Ctr rank in TX?
Secondary Alter Ctr ranks #6,122 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Secondary Alter Ctr's MySchoolScout rating?
Secondary Alter Ctr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Secondary Alter Ctr?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Secondary Alter Ctr has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Secondary Alter Ctr a charter school?
No, Secondary Alter Ctr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Secondary Alter Ctr a Title I school?
No, Secondary Alter Ctr is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Secondary Alter Ctr?
86.4% of students at Secondary Alter Ctr qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 88
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cameron County
- Phone
- (956) 427-3210
- Area population (ZIP 78550)
- 54,169
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78550; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2022, multi-year average, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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