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Top 5 Best Weslaco Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 6,496 students in Weslaco, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Weslaco, TX are Idea College Prep Weslaco, Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory and Weslaco 21st Century Cte Early College High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Weslaco, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Weslaco have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Weslaco, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Idea College Prep Weslaco, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Weslaco, TX (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Idea College Prep Weslaco
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2931 E Sugar Cane Dr
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 351-4100
Grades: 6-12
| 762 students
Rank: #22.
Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 E Pike Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 351-4850
Grades: 6-12
| 749 students
Rank: #33.
Weslaco 21st Century Cte Early College High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
700 S Bridge
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 242 students
Rank: #44.
South Palm Gardens High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2607 Camino Real Viejo
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 565-0404
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
Rank: #55.
Weslaco East High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
810 S Pleasantview Dr
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6950
Grades: 9-12
| 2,004 students
Rank: #66.
Weslaco High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1005 W Pike Ave
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,553 students
Rank: #77.
Hidalgo County Boot Camp
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1711 N Bridge
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 969-4908
Grades: 9-11
| 12 students
Rank: #88.
Horton Disciplinary Alternative Education Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
104 S Garza
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6916
Grades: 6-12
| 84 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hidalgo Co J J A E P
Alternative School
3900 N 23rd St
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 688-6123
Grades: 6-12
| 25 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Weslaco, Texas

Weslaco, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Beatriz G Garza Intermediate School (Closed 2004)
1111 W Sugar Cane Dr
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6775
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
F D Roosevelt Elementary School (Closed 2020)
814 E Plaza
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6750
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Guidance Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2607 Camino Real Viejo
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 565-6810
Grades: 6-11
| 22 students
Horizon H S Harlingen (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2802 S 77 Sunshine Strip
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 631-0234
Grades: 9
| n/a students
Horizon H S Mcallen (Closed 2023)
Charter School
320 N Main St
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 631-0234
Grades: 9
| n/a students
Stephen F Austin Early Child (Closed 2004)
400 S Oklahoma St
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6875
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Technology Education Charter High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Charter School
116 W 5th St
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 668-7761
Grades: PK-12
| 97 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Weslaco, TX?
How many public high schools are located in Weslaco?
9 public high schools are located in Weslaco.
What is the racial composition of students in Weslaco?
Weslaco public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Weslaco are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Weslaco include: Weslaco East High School vs. Weslaco High School, Weslaco High School vs. Weslaco East High School

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