TXHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24
SECONDARY ALTER CTR — School Profile & District Info
High|HARLINGEN, Texas|HARLINGEN CISD
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
School Profile
Grades
6–12
Enrollment
88
Student:Teacher
14.7:1
Locale
Urban
District
HARLINGEN CISDEcon. Disadvantaged
86.4%
Phone
(956)427-3210Student Demographics
Gender
Male 82%
Female 52%
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic 77%
White 5%
School Statistics
Student Demographics
Hispanic/Latino94.4%
White5.6%
Gender Distribution
Male61.0%
Female39.0%
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
<50%
Math Proficiency
<50%
Chronic Absenteeism
228.8%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.8:1
Better than average in TXDistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,586
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 29%State 49%Local 22%
Community Context
Median Home Value
$203,175
+1.0% YoY
Brownsville, TX metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
High
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
59
Current enrollment
Declining(-33% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about SECONDARY ALTER CTR
As of the most recent data, 88 students are enrolled at SECONDARY ALTER CTR. It is a High school within the local district.
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