Harlingen H S - South
Harlingen, TX · Harlingen CISD
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · City, small
914th of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 45%▲ Improving
1701 DIXIELAND RD, Harlingen, TX 78552
(956)427-3800NCES ID 482253006267Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Harlingen H S - South 914th of 1,669 Texas high schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 45% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 40th in 2019 to 45th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 1,121 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,600 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 86.9% | 94.2% | ▲ 7.3 pts | |
| White | 10.3% | 4.4% | ▼ 5.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Asian | 1.4% | 0.2% | ▼ 1.2 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $225K in zip 78552 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Harlingen H S - South in?
Harlingen H S - South is part of the Harlingen CISD district in Harlingen, Texas.
Is Harlingen H S - South a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Harlingen H S - South 914th of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 45% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Harlingen H S - South?
Hispanic 94%, White 4% (1,600 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Harlingen H S - South cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78552 is $225K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.