How do these schools compare?
| Metric | La Feria High School | Mercedes Academic Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | La Feria, TX | Mercedes, TX |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 901 | 100 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 79.8% | 96.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | La Feria High School | Mercedes Academic Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,044 | $14,385 |
| District | La Feria ISD | Mercedes ISD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | La Feria High School | Mercedes Academic Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| African American | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 97.8% | 98.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | La Feria High School | Mercedes Academic Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 4 | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.1% | 64.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.