Secondary Alter Center

Public 6-12

1310 Sam Houston
Harlingen, TX 78550

(956) 427-3210

District: Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $127,297

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 104

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

95.2%

White:

4.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 86.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Secondary Alter Center is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.22. (See more...)

Compare Details Secondary Alter Center is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.17. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (95.2%), White (4.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 86.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Secondary Alter Center is 16.4. 4 high schools in the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Secondary Alter Center employs 6.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Secondary Alter Center is $127,297, which is the highest among 6 high schools in the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Secondary Alter Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District 452^nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all middle school students at Secondary Alter Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	8.22	2191^st	2254	2.8%

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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Secondary Alter Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	9.00	1633^rd	1643	0.6%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Secondary Alter Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	9.75	2166^th	2220	2.4%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Secondary Alter Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	5.31	2208^th	2221	0.6%

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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Secondary Alter Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	14.65	2099^th	2182	3.8%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Secondary Alter Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	9.89	2144^th	2228	3.8%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Secondary Alter Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	10.34	2023^rd	2077	2.6%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Secondary Alter Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	5.57	1771^st	1861	4.8%
2022	4.17	1803^rd	1876	3.9%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Secondary Alter Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	7.31	1761^st	1848	4.7%
2022	5.37	1768^th	1847	4.3%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Secondary Alter Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	7.06	1718^th	1841	6.7%

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Rank History for high school At Risk students at Secondary Alter Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	5.56	1820^th	1829	0.5%
2022	9.33	1776^th	1837	3.3%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Secondary Alter Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	5.06	1774^th	1853	4.3%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Secondary Alter Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	6.57	1652^nd	1743	5.2%
2022	4.48	1696^th	1762	3.7%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Secondary Alter Center

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1995	4	2	40	0	n/a	n/a	46
1996	4	2	40	0	n/a	n/a	46
1997	4	0	42	0	n/a	n/a	46
1998	2	0	88	0	n/a	n/a	90
1999	7	1	73	0	n/a	n/a	81
2000	0	1	13	0	n/a	n/a	14
2001	3	0	22	0	n/a	n/a	25
2002	4	0	50	0	n/a	n/a	54
2003	4	0	50	0	n/a	n/a	54
2004	2	0	68	0	n/a	n/a	70
2005	0	2	68	0	n/a	n/a	70
2006	1	1	49	0	n/a	n/a	51
2007	1	1	36	0	n/a	n/a	38
2008	1	0	32	0	n/a	n/a	33
2009	1	0	43	0	n/a	n/a	44
2010	1	0	46	0	n/a	n/a	47
2011	1	0	41	0	0	0	42
2012	1	0	35	0	0	0	36
2013	1	1	41	0	0	0	43
2014	2	0	81	0	0	0	83
2015	1	1	106	1	0	0	109
2016	1	0	83	0	0	0	84
2017	4	0	67	1	1	0	73
2018	3	0	56	0	0	0	59
2019	2	0	68	0	0	0	70
2020	3	0	85	0	0	0	88
2021	0	0	11	0	0	0	11
2022	3	1	75	0	0	0	79
2023	5	0	99	0	0	0	104

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Secondary Alter Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	46	8.0	5.8	67.4
1996	46	8.0	5.8	67.4
1997	46	7.0	6.6	73.9
1998	90	5.0	18.0	77.8
1999	81	6.5	12.5	48.1
2000	14	8.0	1.8	78.6
2001	25	7.0	3.6	88
2002	54	6.1	8.9	68.5
2003	54	6.1	8.9	68.5
2004	70	6.5	10.8	60
2005	70	6.0	11.7	50
2006	51	6.0	8.5	84.3
2007	38	8.0	4.8	52.6
2008	33	7.0	4.7	84.8
2009	44	7.0	6.3	90.9
2010	47	7.0	6.7	87.2
2011	42	7.0	6.0	92.9
2012	36	6.1	5.8	91.7
2013	43	5.6	7.5	90.7
2014	83	6.5	12.6	85.5
2015	109	7.0	15.5	74.3
2016	84	7.0	12.0	90.5
2017	73	6.1	11.9	89
2018	59	6.5	8.9	84.7
2019	70	7.3	9.5	88.6
2020	88	6.4	13.6	96.6
2021	11	5.3	2.0	72.7
2022	79	5.4	14.4	89.9
2023	104	6.3	16.4	86.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Secondary Alter Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	46	8.0	5.8	67.4
1996	46	8.0	5.8	67.4
1997	46	7.0	6.6	73.9
1998	90	5.0	18.0	77.8
1999	81	6.5	12.5	48.1
2000	14	8.0	1.8	78.6
2001	25	7.0	3.6	88
2002	54	6.1	8.9	68.5
2003	54	6.1	8.9	68.5
2004	70	6.5	10.8	60
2005	70	6.0	11.7	50
2006	51	6.0	8.5	84.3
2007	38	8.0	4.8	52.6
2008	33	7.0	4.7	84.8
2009	44	7.0	6.3	90.9
2010	47	7.0	6.7	87.2
2011	42	7.0	6.0	92.9
2012	36	6.1	5.8	91.7
2013	43	5.6	7.5	90.7
2014	83	6.5	12.6	85.5
2015	109	7.0	15.5	74.3
2016	84	7.0	12.0	90.5
2017	73	6.1	11.9	89
2018	59	6.5	8.9	84.7
2019	70	7.3	9.5	88.6
2020	88	6.4	13.6	96.6
2021	11	5.3	2.0	72.7
2022	79	5.4	14.4	89.9
2023	104	6.3	16.4	86.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Secondary Alter Center

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,390 (6.5%)	$19,936 (93.5%)	$21,326
2020	$2,215 (12.8%)	$15,155 (87.2%)	$17,370
2021	$7,347 (5.8%)	$119,949 (94.2%)	$127,297

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Secondary Alter Center

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	70	104	48.6%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	68	99	45.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	2	5	150%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	88.6%	86.5%	2%

Schools Near Secondary Alter Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Secondary Alter Center	Public	6-12	1310 Sam Houston	Harlingen	78550	Cameron County	Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(956) 427-3210	104	6	16.4	86.5%	5 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	99 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$127,297	$7,347	$119,949
Harlingen Collegiate High School	Public	9-12	2901 Medical Dr	Harlingen	78550	Cameron County	Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(956) 430-9690	339	23	14.4	59.0%	23 (6.8%)	1 (0.3%)	308 (90.9%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	94	18^th of 1987 public high schools	99.1%		93.8	17^th of 1961 public high schools	99.1%	1	68.2	93.0	100.0	99.0	100.0							$8,022	$888	$7,133
Cameron County J J A E P	Public	9-12	1409 E Harrison St	Harlingen	78550	Cameron County	Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(956) 361-8271	3				0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Cameron County J J A E P	Public	7-12	2310 W Hwy 77	San Benito	78586	Cameron County	Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(956) 361-4629	21			95.2%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$2,861	$681	$2,180
Cameron County J J A E P	Public	7-12	2310 W Hwy 77	San Benito	78586	Cameron County	Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(956) 361-4629	48			89.6%	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (95.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)	4.4	1898^th of 1987 public high schools	4.5%		2.3	1936^th of 1961 public high schools	1.3%	38	0.0		14.3	14.3
Cameron County J J A E P	Public	7-12	2330 W Bus Hwy 77	San Benito	78586	Cameron County	San Benito Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(956) 361-3509	61			85.2%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (98.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2.9	1946^th of 1987 public high schools	2.1%		3	1903^rd of 1961 public high schools	3.0%	43	0.0	0.0	0.0	20.0	10.0
Idea College Preparatory San Benito	Public, Charter	6-12	2151 Russell Ln	San Benito	78586	Cameron County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 399-5252	767	47	16.4	80.6%	28 (3.7%)	2 (0.3%)	730 (95.2%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	72.3	371^st of 1987 public high schools	81.3%		65.8	539^th of 1961 public high schools	72.5%	168	71.8	65.4	77.1	69.7	78.5	69.5	70.9	67.5	56.6	55.6	30.8	$11,307	$1,935	$9,372
Triumph Public High Schools-San Benito	Public, Charter	9-12	1785 W Business Hwy 77	San Benito	78586	Cameron County	Triumph Public High Schools-Rio Grande Valley	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 276-9930	113	10	11.7		1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	112 (99.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19.4	1631^st of 1987 public high schools	17.9%		27.3	1438^th of 1961 public high schools	26.7%	193	22.2	38.5	14.3	25.6	59.0							$9,654	$1,877	$7,778
Harlingen High School	Public	9-12	1201 E Marshall Ave	Harlingen	78550	Cameron County	Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(956) 427-3600	1,942	136	14.2	81.9%	94 (4.8%)	10 (0.5%)	1,825 (94.0%)	5 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.3%)	38.3	1216^th of 1987 public high schools	38.8%		25	1497^th of 1961 public high schools	23.7%	281	0.0	5.6	4.9	56.9	58.4							$12,109	$1,379	$10,730
Harlingen H S - South	Public	9-12	1701 Dixieland Rd	Harlingen	78552	Cameron County	Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(956) 427-3800	1,571	111	14.1	75.2%	75 (4.8%)	13 (0.8%)	1,470 (93.6%)	5 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	6 (0.4%)	60.7	669^th of 1987 public high schools	66.3%		48.7	958^th of 1961 public high schools	51.1%	289	15.6	12.0	3.8	68.4	75.8							$13,152	$1,433	$11,719

Frequently Asked Questions about Secondary Alter Center

How many students attend Secondary Alter Center?

In the 2022-23 school year, 104 students attended Secondary Alter Center.

What is the racial makeup of Secondary Alter Center?

Students at Secondary Alter Center are 95% Hispanic, 5% White.

What district is Secondary Alter Center in?

Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District

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