High Schools in Weslaco Independent School District (Isd)

The Weslaco Independent School District (Isd) in Texas is home to three high schools: Weslaco High School, Weslaco East High School, and South Palm Gardens High School. These schools serve a predominantly Hispanic student population and face varying academic and demographic challenges.

Weslaco High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, with the highest four-year graduation rate of 92.0% and the lowest dropout rate of 1.7%. The school's performance on STAAR EOC exams is generally higher than the district and state averages, particularly in U.S. History. In contrast, Weslaco East High School and South Palm Gardens High School tend to have lower proficiency rates on most STAAR EOC exams compared to the district and state averages.

While South Palm Gardens High School has the highest four-year graduation rate at 93.5% and the lowest dropout rate at 1.0%, it also has the highest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 92.31%. This suggests that the school may be serving a more economically disadvantaged student population, which could be a contributing factor to its mixed academic performance. Additionally, South Palm Gardens High School has the highest spending per student at $19,724, but this does not necessarily translate to better academic outcomes compared to the other schools in the district.