How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Lamar Academy | Memorial High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Mcallen, TX | Mcallen, TX |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 47 | 2,021 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 5.9:1 | 13.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 87.2% | 64.8% |
| 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 | Lamar Academy | Memorial High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,409 | $13,409 |
| District | Mcallen ISD | Mcallen ISD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Lamar Academy | Memorial High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4.3% | 3.3% |
| African American | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 95.7% | 94.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.0% | 0.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Lamar Academy | Memorial High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 1 | 26 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 76:1 | 217:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | - | 29.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 160 |
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.