Edinburg High School is a comprehensive public high school in Murillo, a census-designated place in Hidalgo County, Texas, east of Edinburg. It is operated by the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District along with Edinburg North High School, Robert Vela High School, and Johnny G. Economedes High School.
Serving 2,267 students in grades 9-12, Edinburg 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 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower 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 (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,267 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Edinburg High School serves the southern part of Edinburg, TX, covering an area of approximately 19 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone being about 6.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edinburg High School's student population of 2,267 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 168 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,267 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
168 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1917
School Calendar
School Rankings
Edinburg High School 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 Edinburg High School 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
#6164 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
99%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
93%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edinburg High School's ranking?
Edinburg High School is ranked #6164 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Edinburg High School often compared to?
Edinburg High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert R Vela High School, Edinburg North High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Edinburg High School?
The graduation rate of Edinburg High School is 93%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Edinburg High School?
2,267 students attend Edinburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Edinburg High School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edinburg High School?
Edinburg High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Edinburg High School offer ?
Edinburg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Edinburg High School part of?
Edinburg High School is part of Edinburg CISD School District.
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