Achieve Early College H S
Mcallen, TX · Mcallen ISD
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · City, midsize
87th of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 95%· Stable
1601 N 27TH ST, Mcallen, TX 78501
(956)971-4200NCES ID 482967011859Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Achieve Early College H S 87th of 1,669 Texas high schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 95% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 99th in 2019 to 95th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 206 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 410 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2008, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 97.3% | 96.3% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Asian | 0.7% | 2.0% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| White | 2.0% | 1.0% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2008. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $198K in zip 78501 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Achieve Early College H S
- #640Mcallen H SMcallen ISD · 0.8 mi away640th of 1,669
ELA 55% ▼30 · Math 44% ▼26Compare - #540Rowe H SMcallen ISD · 0.9 mi away540th of 1,669
ELA 61% ▼24 · Math 45% ▼25Compare - #1093Triumph Public High Schools-McallenTriumph Public High Schools-Rio Grande Valley · 1.2 mi away · charter1,093rd of 1,669
ELA 30% ▼55 · Math 41% ▼29Compare - #1398Lamar AcademyMcallen ISD · 1.3 mi away1,398th of 1,669
ELA 29% ▼56 · Math 20% ▼50Compare - –Instr/Guid CenterMcallen ISD · 1.4 mi awayCompare
- #494IDEA Mcallen College PreparatoryIDEA Public Schools · 1.5 mi away · charter494th of 1,669
ELA 67% ▼18 · Math 43% ▼27Compare - #731Memorial H SMcallen ISD · 2.1 mi away731st of 1,669
ELA 53% ▼32 · Math 40% ▼30Compare - #365Sharyland H SSharyland ISD · 2.2 mi away365th of 1,669
ELA 67% ▼18 · Math 53% ▼17Compare
What school district is Achieve Early College H S in?
Achieve Early College H S is part of the Mcallen ISD district in Mcallen, Texas.
Is Achieve Early College H S a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Achieve Early College H S 87th of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 95% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Achieve Early College H S?
Hispanic 96%, Asian 2%, White 1% (410 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Achieve Early College H S cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78501 is $198K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.