ECONOMEDES H S

2,762 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Economedes High School, located at 1414 N. Alamo in Edinburg, Texas, is a prominent public secondary school serving the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District. Known as the "Home of the Jaguars," the school is a staple of the local community, providing comprehensive academic, athletic, and extracurricular programs designed to prepare students for college and career readiness. It serves a diverse student population, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Rio Grande Valley.

Beyond its core curriculum, Economedes High School emphasizes a supportive learning environment that encourages student engagement through a variety of organizations, including fine arts, competitive sports, and career-technical education (CTE) pathways. The school’s administration and faculty focus on fostering academic achievement and community involvement, aiming to empower graduates to become productive citizens. As part of the Edinburg CISD, the campus plays a vital role in the district’s mission to provide equitable educational opportunities for all students in the area.

2,762

Total Students

177.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ECONOMEDES H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	2,755
Black	3
Two or More	1

Hispanic
2,755 (99.7 %)
White
3 (0.1 %)
Black
3 (0.1 %)
Two or More
1 (0.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	EDINBURG CISD
Phone:	(956)289-2450
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,762
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	177.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,466
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 883

Grade 10 720

Grade 11 586

Grade 12 573