Serving 109 students in grades 9-12, Triumph Public High Schools-mercedes ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Triumph Public High Schools-mercedes ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Triumph Public High Schools-mercedes's student population of 109 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
109 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
When you start here, you Triumph here.
School Rankings
Triumph Public High Schools-mercedes ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Triumph Public High Schools-mercedes is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7838 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
Hispanic
99%
54%
White
1%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
23%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Triumph Public High Schools-mercedes's ranking?
Triumph Public High Schools-mercedes is ranked #7838 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Triumph Public High Schools-mercedes?
The graduation rate of Triumph Public High Schools-mercedes is 90%, which is equal to the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Triumph Public High Schools-mercedes?
109 students attend Triumph Public High Schools-mercedes.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Triumph Public High Schools-mercedes students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Triumph Public High Schools-mercedes?
Triumph Public High Schools-mercedes has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Triumph Public High Schools-mercedes offer ?
Triumph Public High Schools-mercedes offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Triumph Public High Schools-mercedes part of?
Triumph Public High Schools-mercedes is part of Triumph Public High Schools-Rio Grande Valley.
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