ROBERT R VELA H S

2,189 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

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.

2,189

Total Students

156.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ROBERT R VELA H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	2,103
Black	12
Asian	23
Two or More	2
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
2,103 (96.1 %)
White
47 (2.1 %)
Asian
23 (1.1 %)
Black
12 (0.5 %)
Two or More
2 (0.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.0 %)
Pacific Islander
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)289-2650
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	2,189
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	156.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,282
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 9 615

Grade 10 540

Grade 11 544

Grade 12 490