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#3438 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 40% in state
Harlingen H S - South
High School · Harlingen CISD · Harlingen, TX
A Harlingen CISD high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
407 N 77 SUNSHINE STRIP, Harlingen, TX 78550
- Math 26% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Harlingen H S - South score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 42% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Harlingen H S - South sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,994/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Harlingen), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,524
Median home value
$120,500
Median rent
$863/mo
College educated
21.7%
Homeownership
52.7%
Poverty rate
24.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78550; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee HarlingenCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | PK–9 | 1.2 mi | 421 | Compare → |
| Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9 | 2.0 mi | 1,035 | Compare → |
| Secondary Alter CtrEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–12 | 2.6 mi | 88 | Compare → |
| Edna Tamayo HouseEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–11 | 2.7 mi | 10 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Harlingen CISD
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #14 of 29
- District spending per student
- $13,586NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harlingen H S - South is listed in HARLINGEN CISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harlingen H S - South
Harlingen H S - South is a public high school in Harlingen, TX, part of Harlingen CISD, serving approximately 1,600 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,438 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harlingen H S - South
What grades does Harlingen H S - South serve?
Harlingen H S - South serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Harlingen H S - South?
Harlingen H S - South has an enrollment of approximately 1,600 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harlingen H S - South?
The student-teacher ratio at Harlingen H S - South is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harlingen H S - South rank in TX?
Harlingen H S - South ranks #3,438 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Harlingen H S - South's MySchoolScout rating?
Harlingen H S - South has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Harlingen H S - South?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harlingen H S - South has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Harlingen H S - South a charter school?
No, Harlingen H S - South is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harlingen H S - South a Title I school?
No, Harlingen H S - South is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harlingen H S - South?
75.8% of students at Harlingen H S - South qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 112
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cameron County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.0%
- Phone
- (956) 427-3800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- Area population (ZIP 78550)
- 54,169
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78550; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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