INSTR/GUID CENTER

ig.mcallenisd.org

60 Students

Secondary School 6th - 11th

School Overview

The Instructional and Guidance Center (IGC) in McAllen, Texas, serves as a specialized alternative educational facility within the McAllen Independent School District. Designed to support students who may require a different environment than a traditional comprehensive high school, the center focuses on providing a structured, supportive setting that addresses both academic progress and behavioral development. By offering a curriculum tailored to individual needs, the IGC aims to help students get back on track toward graduation while fostering personal growth and accountability.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the center emphasizes guidance and character development, utilizing a student-centered approach to help participants overcome obstacles and prepare for future success. The facility functions as a bridge for students, providing the resources and interventions necessary to improve attendance, credit recovery, and social-emotional well-being. Ultimately, the Instructional and Guidance Center plays a vital role in the district’s commitment to ensuring that every student has an equitable path to completing their secondary education.

Total Students

10.8

Full-Time Teachers

5.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for INSTR/GUID CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	58
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
58 (96.7%)
White
1 (1.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (1.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Secondary School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	MCALLEN ISD
Phone:	(956)971-4393
Website:	http://ig.mcallenisd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 11th
Total Students:	60
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	53
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 6 5

Grade 7 4

Grade 8 13

Grade 9 12

Grade 10 15

Grade 11 11