- Enrollment
- 2,433
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Harlingen, TX
Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy
Federal NCES profile for Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482253012777
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Harlingen · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 74.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy has class sizes larger than 76% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Harlingen, TX.
School address
District: Harlingen Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 482253012777 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-153 students YoY
Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy shrank from 1,188 students in 2022-23 to 1,035 in 2023-24 (-12.9%).
Teacher FTE added 72.5 → 81.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-153 students YoY 482253012777 · Harlingen, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,188 enr · 16.5:1 · 74.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Harlingen H S (2,433 students)
Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy shrank from 1,188 students in 2022-23 to 1,035 in 2023-24 (-12.9%). Teacher FTE added 72.5 → 81.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harlingen H S
Harlingen H S
2,433 students
- Harlingen H S
Harlingen H S - South
2,019 students
- This school
Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy
1,188 students
- Moises Vela Mi 761
Moises Vela Middle
761 students
- Treasure Hills 758
Treasure Hills El
758 students
- Gutierrez Midd 747
Gutierrez Middle
747 students
What this shows Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy reports 1,188 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy compares
Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.4% | ▲ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,188 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,188
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in Texas - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,586
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.6 FTE
Per 179 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
181
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 62 expulsions.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harlingen Cisd reports $13,586 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlingen H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harlingen H S - South | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moises Vela Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Treasure Hills El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gutierrez Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,019
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,188 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy
How many students attend Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy?
Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy has 1,188 students enrolled. It is a high school in Harlingen, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,188 (2022-23) → 1,035 (2023-24), down 153.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy is 16.5:1, which is 12% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy?
74.4% of students at Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy?
Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy rank among high schools in Harlingen?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Harlingen, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Harlingen on the city page.
What other schools are in Harlingen Cisd?
Besides Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy, Harlingen Cisd also operates Harlingen H S (2,433 students), Harlingen H S - South (2,019 students), and Moises Vela Middle (761 students). See the Harlingen Cisd district page for the complete list.