UTRGV Harlingen Collegiate High is a public high school in Harlingen, Texas. It is a specialized dual enrollment school which offers students the ability to earn up to two years of college credit at no ...
Serving 353 students in grades 9-12, Harlingen Collegiate High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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: 353 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Early College High School encompasses the entire Harlingen school district, covering approximately 86.6 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 6.2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 9.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harlingen Collegiate High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Harlingen Collegiate High School's student population of 353 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
353 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2007
School Rankings
Harlingen Collegiate High School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harlingen Collegiate High School is 0.17, 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
#1780 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
91%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Teal, Orange
School Mascot
Owl
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harlingen Collegiate High School's ranking?
Harlingen Collegiate High School is ranked #1780 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harlingen Collegiate High School?
The graduation rate of Harlingen Collegiate High School is 90%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Harlingen Collegiate High School?
353 students attend Harlingen Collegiate High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Harlingen Collegiate High School students are Hispanic, 7% 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 Collegiate High School?
Harlingen Collegiate High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harlingen Collegiate High School offer ?
Harlingen Collegiate High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Harlingen Collegiate High School part of?
Harlingen Collegiate High School is part of Harlingen CISD School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
The prepareness for the transition for new students,coming to EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL as freshmen is very unsupportive.The parents need to realized that this HIGH SCHOOL / COLLEGE classes will give your child serious stress,they will feel over-whelmed with the classwork from high school plus their college courses. Your child needs to be ready to become an adult if you do decide to go this route. I know life is not easy but if the student does not get the support from the staff at E.C.H.S and T.S.T.C.the transition will be very overwhelming for your child.This is coming from a parent that's giving parents the heads up on this school. The staff will be recruiting to middle schools soon, and they will talk about this school oh, so pretty.But, they will not tell you how hard it will be for your child. The school just wants to meet their quotas. The 2011-2012 school year, their was alot of freshmen that dropped this school along with other higher classmen and went to their normal high school. So parents do not believe what you hear.Do not put your child in an environment that will be stressful and overwhelming at a young age.
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