SOUTH PALM GARDENS H S

2607 CAMINO REAL VIEJO
MERCEDES, TX 78570

spg.wisd.us/

65 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

South Palm Gardens High School is a specialized educational institution located in Mercedes, Texas, and operates under the jurisdiction of the Weslaco Independent School District. The school is designed to provide a focused, alternative learning environment for students who may benefit from a non-traditional approach to high school education. Its mission centers on supporting student success through personalized instruction, credit recovery options, and a supportive atmosphere aimed at helping students meet graduation requirements and prepare for post-secondary opportunities.

The school’s commitment to student development is reflected in its structured academic programs, which prioritize individual needs to ensure that all students remain on track for academic advancement. By maintaining a smaller, more intimate setting, South Palm Gardens High School fosters a close-knit community where faculty can provide targeted guidance. Those interested in specific school policies, academic calendars, or current programs can find more detailed information through the official school website at http://www.spg.wisd.us/.

Total Students

5.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

103.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH PALM GARDENS H S
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	65

Hispanic
65 (100.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	WESLACO ISD
Phone:	(956)565-0404
Website:	http://spg.wisd.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	65
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	67
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 10 3

Grade 11 17

Grade 12 45