Excellent
#50 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 1% in state
Harlingen School of Health Professions
High School · Harlingen CISD · Harlingen, TX
A Harlingen CISD high school where students score 35 points above what's typical for similar communities.
407 N 77 SUNSHINE STRIP, Harlingen, TX 78550
- Math 75% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 94% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Harlingen School of Health Professions score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2014–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 85% in 2024.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 88% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Harlingen School of Health Professions 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat 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
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlingen H SEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,931 | Compare → |
| Marine Military AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | 7–12 | 0.9 mi | 225 | Compare → |
| Edna Tamayo HouseEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–11 | 1.3 mi | 10 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Harlingen CISD
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #1 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 School of Health Professions is listed in HARLINGEN CISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harlingen School of Health Professions
Harlingen School of Health Professions is a public high school in Harlingen, TX, part of Harlingen CISD, serving approximately 377 students in grades 8th-12th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #50 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harlingen School of Health Professions
What grades does Harlingen School of Health Professions serve?
Harlingen School of Health Professions serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Harlingen School of Health Professions?
Harlingen School of Health Professions has an enrollment of approximately 377 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harlingen School of Health Professions?
The student-teacher ratio at Harlingen School of Health Professions is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harlingen School of Health Professions rank in TX?
Harlingen School of Health Professions ranks #50 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Harlingen School of Health Professions's MySchoolScout rating?
Harlingen School of Health Professions has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 School of Health Professions?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harlingen School of Health Professions has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Is Harlingen School of Health Professions a charter school?
No, Harlingen School of Health Professions is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harlingen School of Health Professions a Title I school?
No, Harlingen School of Health Professions is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harlingen School of Health Professions?
58.6% of students at Harlingen School of Health Professions 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
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 377
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cameron County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.2%
- Phone
- (956) 430-4078
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- 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, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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