ROBERT R VELA HIGH SCHOOL
ROBERT R VELA H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the EDINBURG CISD school district, located in EDINBURG, TX with about 2,305 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 162 teachers, ROBERT R VELA H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Robert R. Vela High School, located in Edinburg, Texas, is a prominent secondary institution within the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its comprehensive approach to student development. The campus is designed to foster both intellectual growth and extracurricular engagement, providing students with a wide array of opportunities in Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-enrollment programs, and various career and technical education pathways.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Robert R. Vela High School is recognized for its vibrant school spirit and strong emphasis on athletics, fine arts, and student organizations. The school plays a central role in the local community, often serving as a hub for regional events and activities. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience and preparing students for post-secondary success, Vela High School continues to be a cornerstone of the Edinburg community, dedicated to empowering its students to achieve their personal and professional goals.
For more information, contact ROBERT R VELA H S at (956) 289-2650 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
EDINBURG, TX 78539
(956) 289-2650
ROBERT R VELA HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in EDINBURG, TX with about 2,305 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- EDINBURG CISD
- Total Students:
- 2,305
- Teachers:
- 162.14
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 2,305 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ROBERT R VELA HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 96% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 95.6%
- White
- 2.7%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.