Harlingen H S - South

1701 Dixieland Rd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,581 students in grades 9-12, Harlingen H S - South ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,581 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 93% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Harlingen H S - South's student population of 1,581 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 113 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,581 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
113 teachers
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School Rankings

Harlingen H S - South ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harlingen H S - South is 0.15, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#4928 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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45-49%
37%
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15-19%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Harlingen H S - South and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
92%
53%
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Black
n/a
13%
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White
6%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
This chart display the diversity score of Harlingen H S - South and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
93%
89%
This chart display graduation rate of Harlingen H S - South and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harlingen H S - South's ranking?
Harlingen H S - South is ranked #4928 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Harlingen H S - South often compared to?
Harlingen H S - Southis often viewed alongside schools like Harlingen High School, Hanna Early College High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harlingen H S - South?
The graduation rate of Harlingen H S - South is 93%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Harlingen H S - South?
1,581 students attend Harlingen H S - South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Harlingen H S - South students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harlingen H S - South?
Harlingen H S - South has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harlingen H S - South offer ?
Harlingen H S - South offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Harlingen H S - South part of?
Harlingen H S - South is part of Harlingen CISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,581 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 93% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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