SAN PERLITA H S

E HWY 186 1 MI N F M 2209
SAN PERLITA, TX 78590

www.spisd.org

70 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

San Perlita High School is a small, rural public high school located in San Perlita, Texas, serving as a core component of the San Perlita Independent School District. Situated in Willacy County, the school is designed to provide a close-knit educational environment that emphasizes personalized attention for its student body. Given the school’s rural setting, it plays a vital role in the community, often acting as a focal point for local activities and civic engagement.

Academically and athletically, the school focuses on maximizing resources to offer a comprehensive curriculum despite its smaller enrollment size. The administration and faculty strive to prepare students for post-secondary success by leveraging the district's connectivity and community support. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and extracurricular opportunities, San Perlita High School aims to cultivate a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their individual academic goals while remaining connected to their local heritage.

Total Students

9.6

Full-Time Teachers

7.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SAN PERLITA H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	65
Black	1
Two or More	1

Hispanic
65 (92.9 %)
White
3 (4.3 %)
Black
1 (1.4 %)
Two or More
1 (1.4 %)

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:	SAN PERLITA ISD
Phone:	(956)248-5250
Website:	http://www.spisd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	70
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	39
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 17

Grade 10 17

Grade 11 15

Grade 12 21