Serving 1,942 students in grades 9-12, Harlingen High School 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 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,942 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harlingen High School's student population of 1,942 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 136 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,942 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
136 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Harlingen High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harlingen High School is 0.11, 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
#7302 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
94%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
5%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harlingen High School's ranking?
Harlingen High School is ranked #7302 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Harlingen High School often compared to?
Harlingen High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Veterans Memorial Early College High School, Idea College Preparatory San Benito by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harlingen High School?
The graduation rate of Harlingen High School is 91%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Harlingen High School?
1,942 students attend Harlingen High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Harlingen High School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harlingen High School?
Harlingen High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harlingen High School offer ?
Harlingen High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Harlingen High School part of?
Harlingen High School is part of Harlingen CISD School District.
School Reviews
5 1/6/2020
This school needs work starting from the administration in the office. As an administrator, have professionalism in which is it lacking. Enforcing rules to the students should be a must and should be implied on the first day of class you cannot enforce something at the end of the year and expect the student to follow. You cannot tell me you will turn down a student's education because of their attire. Every student counts, and you are funded by every student that attends school. We pay your wages to educate our children not to be disrespected by the administration.
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