HARLINGEN HIGH SCHOOL
HARLINGEN H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the HARLINGEN CISD school district, located in HARLINGEN, TX with about 1,827 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 130 teachers, HARLINGEN 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.
Harlingen High School, located at 1201 E. Marshall Ave in Harlingen, Texas, is the flagship secondary institution of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District (HCISD). As a cornerstone of the local community, the school serves a diverse student body and is well-regarded for its long-standing tradition of academic, athletic, and extracurricular excellence. The campus is deeply integrated into the district's broader mission of providing students with 21st-century learning opportunities, often emphasizing college and career readiness through various advanced programs and specialized pathways.
Beyond its core curriculum, Harlingen High School is known for a robust culture of school spirit and community involvement. The school offers a wide array of clubs, fine arts programs, and competitive athletic teams that allow students to explore their interests outside of the classroom. By leveraging the resources provided by the HCISD, the school aims to foster an environment where students are prepared not only for graduation but for success in higher education and the global workforce. You can find more specific information regarding their current programs, campus events, and administrative contact details at their official website: http://www.hcisd.org/hhs.
For more information, contact HARLINGEN H S at (956) 427-3600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HARLINGEN, TX 78550-4399
(956) 427-3600
http://www.hcisd.org/hhs
HARLINGEN HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HARLINGEN, TX with about 1,827 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- HARLINGEN CISD
- Total Students:
- 1,827
- Teachers:
- 130.76
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- 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 1,827 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HARLINGEN HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 93% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 93.4%
- White
- 5.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.3%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 46.6%
- Male
- 53.4%
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.