Mercedes High School
School Overview
Mercedes High School is a public school located in Mercedes, Texas. It is a school in Mercedes Independent School District district.
According to the Texas state assessment result, 24% of students are proficient in Math learning and 25% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,096 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1 where a total of 88 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,096 students are attending Mercedes High School. By gender, there are 566 and 530 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Mercedes High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 117 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 113 | 58 | 55 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 117 | 58 | 59 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 88 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Mercedes High School and the students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1. All teachers are certified. 72.7% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 88 | Students per teacher: 12 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 88 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 14 | 15.9% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 10 | 11.4% |
| School counselors | 5 | Students per counselor: 219 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 5,973 Households |
| Population | 22,107 |
| Male | 10,892 |
| Female | 11,215 |
| Child Population | 9,559 |
| Total Housing Units | 6,911 Units |
| Average House Value | $66,600 |
| Average Rent Cost | $576 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.70% |
| Average Household Income | $33,633 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 69.72% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Mercedes High School offers 9 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 195 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 99 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Mercedes High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 9 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 195 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 15 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 38 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 165 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 99 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Mercedes Independent School District
In Mercedes Independent School District, 12 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.