Harlingen High School serves 1,999 students in grades 9-12.
Harlingen High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than 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 (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,999 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harlingen High School's student population of 1,999 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 135 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,999 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
135 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Harlingen High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Harlingen High School is 0.13, 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
#5682 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
93%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
6%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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 High School's ranking?
Harlingen High School is ranked #5682 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harlingen High School?
The graduation rate of Harlingen High School is 91%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Harlingen High School?
1,999 students attend Harlingen High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Harlingen High School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harlingen High School?
Harlingen High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harlingen High School offer ?
Harlingen High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Harlingen High School part of?
Harlingen High School is part of Harlingen CISD School District.
School Reviews
5 1/6/2020
This school needs work starting from the administration in the office. As an administrator, have professionalism in which is it lacking. Enforcing rules to the students should be a must and should be implied on the first day of class you cannot enforce something at the end of the year and expect the student to follow. You cannot tell me you will turn down a student's education because of their attire. Every student counts, and you are funded by every student that attends school. We pay your wages to educate our children not to be disrespected by the administration.
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