Serving 139 students in grades 9-12, Triumph Public High Schools-mcallen ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Triumph Public High Schools-mcallen ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
School Overview
Triumph Public High Schools-mcallen's student population of 139 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
139 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Triumph Public High Schools-mcallen ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Triumph Public High Schools-mcallen is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5700 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
99%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Triumph Public High Schools-mcallen's ranking?
Triumph Public High Schools-mcallen is ranked #5700 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Triumph Public High Schools-mcallen?
The graduation rate of Triumph Public High Schools-mcallen is 75-79%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Triumph Public High Schools-mcallen?
139 students attend Triumph Public High Schools-mcallen.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Triumph Public High Schools-mcallen students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Triumph Public High Schools-mcallen?
Triumph Public High Schools-mcallen has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Triumph Public High Schools-mcallen offer ?
Triumph Public High Schools-mcallen offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Triumph Public High Schools-mcallen part of?
Triumph Public High Schools-mcallen is part of Triumph Public High Schools-Rio Grande Valley School District.
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