PROGRESO HIGH SCHOOL
PROGRESO H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the PROGRESO ISD school district, located in PROGRESO, TX with about 560 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 46 teachers, PROGRESO H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
Progreso High School is a public secondary institution located in Progreso, Texas, serving students within the Progreso Independent School District. Situated in the Rio Grande Valley, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is recognized for its commitment to providing educational opportunities to a predominantly Hispanic student population. The school focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success by offering a curriculum that balances core academic requirements with career-readiness programs tailored to the needs of the region.
As part of a smaller school district, Progreso High School emphasizes a close-knit campus environment where faculty and staff strive to provide personalized support to their students. The school actively participates in regional extracurricular activities, including athletics and academic competitions, which play a central role in fostering school spirit and community engagement. By balancing academic rigor with vocational and social development, the school aims to empower its graduates to transition effectively into higher education or the workforce, contributing positively to the broader South Texas community.
For more information, contact PROGRESO H S at (956) 565-4142 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PROGRESO, TX 78579
(956) 565-4142
PROGRESO HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PROGRESO, TX with about 560 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- PROGRESO ISD
- Total Students:
- 560
- Teachers:
- 46.95
- 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 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 560 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PROGRESO HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 100% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 99.8%
- White
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.8%
- Male
- 50.2%
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.