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DR ABRAHAM P CANO FRESHMAN ACADEMY

PublicRegularGrades 9–9
HARLINGEN, Texas · HARLINGEN CISD
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,035
Student:Teacher12.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch78%
Title INo
DR ABRAHAM P CANO FRESHMAN ACADEMY
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 529
1,035
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
78%+13.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–9
Grade Span

Overview

DR ABRAHAM P CANO FRESHMAN ACADEMY is a public school serving grades 9–9 in HARLINGEN, Texas. The school enrolls 1,035 students. It is part of the HARLINGEN CISD district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
78% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
Grade Span9–9
DistrictHARLINGEN CISD
County48061
CityHARLINGEN
ZIP78550
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID482253012777

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,035
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino93.0%
Black / African American0.2%
Asian0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native5.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races0.6%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
93.0%
Black
0.2%
Asian
0.2%
Two+
0.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %78%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)