Harlingen H S
Harlingen, TX · Harlingen CISD
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · City, small
1,043rd of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 38%· Stable
1201 E MARSHALL AVE, Harlingen, TX 78550
(956)427-3600NCES ID 482253002284Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Harlingen H S 1,043rd 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 38% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 39th in 2019 to 38th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 1,371 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,931 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90.0% | 94.3% | ▲ 4.3 pts | |
| White | 8.9% | 4.9% | ▼ 4.0 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 $178K in zip 78550 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Harlingen H S
- #151Harlingen School of Health ProfessionsHarlingen CISD · 0.9 mi away151st of 1,669
ELA 89% ▲39 · Math 55% ▲30Compare - –Secondary Alter CtrHarlingen CISD · 2.4 mi awayCompare
- #49Harlingen Collegiate H SHarlingen CISD · 3 mi away49th of 1,669
ELA 98% ▲48 · Math 67% ▲42Compare - #914Harlingen H S - SouthHarlingen CISD · 3.1 mi away914th of 1,669
ELA 54% ▲4 · Math 28% ▲3Compare - –Cameron Co J J A E PBrownsville ISD · 3.5 mi awayCompare
- –Cameron Co J J A E PHarlingen CISD · 3.5 mi awayCompare
- #1666Cameron Co J J A E PLos Fresnos CISD · 3.5 mi away1,666th of 1,669
ELA 0% ▼50 · Math 0% ▼25Compare - –Cameron Co J J A E PSan Benito CISD · 3.5 mi awayCompare
What school district is Harlingen H S in?
Harlingen H S is part of the Harlingen CISD district in Harlingen, Texas.
Is Harlingen H S a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Harlingen H S 1,043rd of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 38% 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?
Hispanic 94%, White 5% (1,931 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Harlingen H S cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78550 is $178K 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.