Harlingen High School South is a public high school located in Harlingen, Texas, United States. It is part of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District. It is one of five public high schools in Harlingen.
Serving 2,019 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (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 97% 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: 2,019 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Harlingen High School - South primarily covers the southern part of Harlingen, TX, encompassing approximately 27.7 square miles. Families in the area can typically expect a drive of about 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with distances to the farthest edge of the zone being around 6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harlingen H S - South's student population of 2,019 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 144 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,019 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
144 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1993
School Rankings
Harlingen H S - South 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 Harlingen H S - South is 0.08, 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
#7219 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
96%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
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
92%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green, Orange
School Mascot
Hawk
Source: 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 #7219 out of 8,096 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?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harlingen H S - South?
The graduation rate of Harlingen H S - South is 92%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Harlingen H S - South?
2,019 students attend Harlingen H S - South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Harlingen H S - South students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
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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