Top 10 Best Weslaco Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 6,324 students in Weslaco, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Weslaco, TX are Hidalgo County Boot Camp, Idea College Prep Weslaco and Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Weslaco, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Weslaco have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Weslaco, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Idea College Prep Weslaco, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Best Weslaco, TX Public High Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hidalgo County Boot Camp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1711 N Bridge
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 969-4908
Grades: 9-10
| 10 students
Rank: #22.
Idea College Prep Weslaco
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2931 E Sugar Cane Dr
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 351-4100
Grades: 6-12
| 749 students
Rank: #33.
Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 E Pike Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 351-4850
Grades: 6-12
| 737 students
Rank: #44.
Weslaco 21st Century Cte Early College High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
700 S Bridge
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 258 students
Rank: #55.
Weslaco High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1005 W Pike Ave
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,504 students
Rank: #66.
South Palm Gardens High School
Alternative School
(Reading: <50%)
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2607 Camino Real Viejo
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 565-0404
Grades: 10-12
| 66 students
Rank: #77.
Weslaco East High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
810 S Pleasantview Dr
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6950
Grades: 9-12
| 1,952 students
Rank: #88.
Horton Disciplinary Alternative Education Program
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
104 S Garza
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6916
Grades: 6-12
| 48 students
Rank: n/an/a
Horizon H S Harlingen
Charter School
2802 S 77 Sunshine Strip
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 631-0234
Grades: 9
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Horizon H S Mcallen
Charter School
320 N Main St
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 631-0234
Grades: 9
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Weslaco, Texas

Weslaco, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1111 W Sugar Cane Dr
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6775
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
814 E Plaza
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6750
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
2607 Camino Real Viejo
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 565-6810
Grades: 6-11
| 22 students
3900 N 23rd St
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 688-6123
Grades: 8-12
| 4 students
400 S Oklahoma St
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6875
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
116 W 5th St
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 668-7761
Grades: PK-12
| 97 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Weslaco, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Weslaco, TX include Hidalgo County Boot Camp, Idea College Prep Weslaco and Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory.
How many public high schools are located in Weslaco, TX?
10 public high schools are located in Weslaco, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in Weslaco, TX?
Weslaco, TX public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

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