School Overview
Harlingen Early College High School (ECHS), located in Harlingen, Texas, is an innovative campus within the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District designed to bridge the gap between secondary and post-secondary education. The school provides students with the unique opportunity to earn a high school diploma while simultaneously earning up to 60 hours of college credit, often leading to an Associate Degree. By partnering with local higher education institutions, the school removes traditional barriers to college entry, allowing students to experience a rigorous academic environment at little to no cost to their families.

The culture at Harlingen ECHS is centered on college readiness, personalized support, and academic excellence. Because the curriculum is accelerated and integrated with college-level coursework, the school emphasizes a supportive environment where students are encouraged to take ownership of their learning. By focusing on professional development and academic scaffolding, the school aims to prepare its graduates not only for immediate college enrollment but for long-term career success, making it an ideal choice for students seeking a head start on their professional futures.
339
Total Students
23.4
Full-Time Teachers
14.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HARLINGEN COLLEGIATE H S
Demographic Student Count
White23
Hispanic308
Black1
Asian2
Two or More4
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    308 (90.9 %)
  • White
    23 (6.8 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.2 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.6 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
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: HARLINGEN CISD
Phone: (956)430-9690
Website: http://www.hcisd.org/echs
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 339
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 189
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4
Grades Taught
Grade 9 106
Grade 10 97
Grade 11 88
Grade 12 48

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HARLINGEN COLLEGIATE H S
Grade Student Count
Grade 9106
Grade 1097
Grade 1188
Grade 1248
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HARLINGEN COLLEGIATE H S
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female16849.6%
Male17150.4%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)