Mercedes Early College Academy

Mercedes Early College Academy

Public High School | Grade 9-12
837 S Ohio Ave,  Mercedes, TX
Mercedes Independent School District
4.0
4.5
384 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs Jeanne Venecia
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.4
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A
Teachers
B-
College Prep
A-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.4
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
20
Full Time Teachers
20
Teachers in First or Second Year
24.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1050
Math
520
Verbal
530
Average ACT
22
Math
20
English
21
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

9
Test Scores
7
Equity
7
College Readiness
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Test Scores

English
8%
State Average
9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
375:1

Student Diversity

Female
56.5%
Male
43.5%
Hispanic
97.5%
White
1.7%
Native American
<1%
Black
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 202 Students
Texas A&M University 120 Students
The University of Texas at San Antonio 118 Students
University of Texas - Austin 111 Students
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi 107 Students
Texas State University 105 Students
Texas A&M University - Kingsville 98 Students
University of Houston 80 Students
Baylor University 46 Students
Stephen F. Austin State University 46 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 43 Students
Psychology 38 Students
Nursing 35 Students
Business 30 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 22 Students
Education 17 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 16 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 15 Students
Accounting 15 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 119 Reviews
5.0 Senior
9/10/2024
Attending Mercedes Early College has prepared me for college. The faculty and staff are always willing to help out.
5.0 Senior
11/4/2023
Mercedes early college is safe and how I'd like to explain to others; everyone's own little world. It's way better than our Highschool in my town. Staff is nice and engaging, almost as an older aunt or tio leading you on the right path. The peers around me are great no one's judgmental or wants problems everyone just keep to themselves trying to succeed in their studies.
5.0 Alum
5/8/2023
Mercedes Early College is a place that fosters growth and prepares its students for the future. The school and staff push students to go after their associates degree while in high school. Teaching them the hardships of college while also aiding them. Being a small school, the students really get to build great connections with all the teachers. And the teachers really do care about each student.
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4.5 2 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/10/2013
MECA WAS STARTED 6 YEARS AGO AS A HIGH SCHOOL/COLLEGE PREP SCHOOL WHERE OUR STUDENTS NOT ONLY GRADUATE WITH HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, BUT WITH THEIR ASSOCIATE DEGREEE FROM STC. WE ARE FINALLY IN OUR FINAL CAMPUS THAT IS OVER 70YEARS OLD AND APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN DESIGNED PERFECT FOR OUR STUDENTS. THERE IS...
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4.0 teacher
8/10/2010
A school with a rigorous curriculum where students receive personalized instruction and more extensive learning support services.
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