MERCEDES H S

www.misdtx.net

974 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Mercedes High School, located in Mercedes, Texas, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Mercedes Independent School District. Situated in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley, the school is deeply integrated into a community known for its agricultural roots and dedication to academic advancement. The campus strives to provide a comprehensive learning environment that prepares students for both higher education and the modern workforce, emphasizing rigorous academic standards alongside personal development.

Beyond core academics, the school places a strong focus on student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, fine arts, and career and technical education (CTE) programs. By leveraging its district resources and community partnerships, Mercedes High School aims to cultivate a supportive culture that encourages student success, technological literacy, and civic responsibility. Their official website serves as a hub for district communications, highlighting their ongoing commitment to transparency and student-centered growth within the Mercedes community.

974

Total Students

71.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MERCEDES H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	954
Black	5
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

Hispanic
954 (97.9 %)
White
11 (1.1 %)
Black
5 (0.5 %)
Two or More
3 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	MERCEDES ISD
Phone:	(956)514-2100
Website:	http://www.misdtx.net
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	974
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	829
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 287

Grade 10 258

Grade 11 232

Grade 12 197