KEYS ACAD

KEYS ACAD is a Title I public school that is part of the HARLINGEN CISD school district, located in HARLINGEN, TX with about 151 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 11 teachers, KEYS ACAD has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

KEYS ACADemy, located in Harlingen, Texas, is an alternative education campus within the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District (HCISD). The school is designed to provide a specialized, supportive learning environment for students who may struggle in a traditional classroom setting or who require a non-traditional approach to complete their high school education. By focusing on smaller class sizes and personalized instruction, the academy aims to re-engage students and help them overcome academic or behavioral challenges.

The curriculum at KEYS ACADemy is structured to ensure that students stay on track toward graduation while fostering personal growth and accountability. The staff emphasizes a blend of academic rigor and social-emotional support, working closely with students to help them recover credits and develop the skills necessary for post-secondary success. Through its commitment to a flexible and nurturing atmosphere, the academy serves as a vital resource for the Harlingen community, ensuring that all students have a viable pathway to earning their diplomas.

For more information, contact KEYS ACAD at (956) 427-3220 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2809 N 7TH ST
HARLINGEN, TX 78550-7129
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KEYS ACAD is a public Title I school in HARLINGEN, TX with about 151 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
No
District:
HARLINGEN CISD
Total Students:
151
Teachers:
11.4
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 151 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending KEYS ACAD is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 97% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
96.7%
White
3.3%

Female
55.0%
Male
45.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.