Harlingen Collegiate High School

Summary:

Harlingen Collegiate High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Harlingen, Texas, with a student population of 339 that is predominantly Hispanic (over 90%). This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top high schools in Texas, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and maintaining a remarkable 100% four-year graduation rate and 0% dropout rate.

Harlingen Collegiate High School's academic performance is truly outstanding, with students consistently outperforming their peers in the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District and the state of Texas on STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had significantly higher proficiency rates than the district and state in Algebra I, Biology, English I Reading, English II Reading, and U.S. History. This exceptional performance is particularly impressive given the school's high percentage of Hispanic and economically disadvantaged students.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Harlingen High School and Harlingen School of Health Professions, Harlingen Collegiate High School stands out with its significantly higher test scores, graduation rates, and overall academic performance. This highlights the school's unique ability to provide an exceptional educational experience for its diverse student population, making it a model for other schools to emulate.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2901 Medical Dr
       Harlingen, TX  78550


(956) 430-9690

District: Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
18th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,022 Help


Feeder schools for Harlingen Collegiate High School:

Elementary:    Austin Elementary
    Ben Milam Elementary
    Bonham Elementary
    Bowie Elementary
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Middle:    Coakley Middle
    Gutierrez Middle
    Memorial Middle
    Moises Vela Middle
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Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  360

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
89.4%
White:
8.9%
Asian:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Harlingen Collegiate High School ranks better than 99.1% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 4 ranked high schools in the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Harlingen Collegiate High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (89.4%), White (8.9%), Asian (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harlingen Collegiate High School is 16.5. 4 high schools in the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Harlingen Collegiate High School employs 21.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harlingen Collegiate High School is $8,022. 4 high schools in the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Harlingen Collegiate High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Harlingen Collegiate High School 18th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Harlingen Collegiate High School in the ranking list.)

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Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District 452nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Harlingen Collegiate High School

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Rank History for all students at Harlingen Collegiate High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 79.37 133rd 1539 91.4%
2010 75.69 186th 1568 88.1%
2011 74.67 240th 1672 85.6%
2012 77.13 132nd 1603 91.8%
2013 79.43 141st 1652 91.5%
2014 79.51 143rd 1734 91.8%
2015 79.30 137th 1743 92.1%
2016 80.16 96th 1762 94.6%
2017 86.74 108th 1777 93.9%
2018 88.05 85th 1797 95.3%
2019 90.46 47th 1857 97.5%
2021 82.34 160th 1861 91.4%
2022 88.93 73rd 1876 96.1%
2023 93.80 17th 1961 99.1%
2024 94.00 18th 1987 99.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Harlingen Collegiate High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 99.58 11th 1371 99.2%
2024 99.34 2nd 1435 99.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harlingen Collegiate High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.18 80th 1794 95.5%
2019 92.75 43rd 1818 97.6%
2021 84.82 97th 1848 94.8%
2022 91.24 59th 1847 96.8%
2023 96.27 15th 1897 99.2%
2024 92.79 37th 1883 98.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Harlingen Collegiate High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.01 131st 1781 92.6%
2019 88.62 48th 1798 97.3%
2021 75.27 305th 1815 83.2%
2022 82.92 138th 1841 92.5%
2023 90.85 31st 1891 98.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Harlingen Collegiate High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.11 515th 1137 54.7%
2019 71.42 71st 1145 93.8%
2021 50.19 791st 1177 32.8%
2022 63.74 509th 1172 56.6%
2023 67.34 452nd 1182 61.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Harlingen Collegiate High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.92 91st 1784 94.9%
2019 94.06 49th 1810 97.3%
2021 58.76 524th 1829 71.4%
2022 87.78 83rd 1837 95.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Harlingen Collegiate High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.39 78th 1803 95.7%
2019 90.06 68th 1824 96.3%
2021 88.01 87th 1840 95.3%
2022 92.27 41st 1853 97.8%
2023 95.63 3rd 1913 99.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Harlingen Collegiate High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.88 79th 1691 95.3%
2019 91.86 41st 1714 97.6%
2021 84.83 107th 1743 93.9%
2022 91.09 54th 1762 96.9%
2023 95.55 12th 1820 99.3%
2024 91.83 36th 1804 98.0%
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Rank History for White students at Harlingen Collegiate High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.74 16th 1539 99.0%
2019 84.71 87th 1526 94.3%
2021 88.46 44th 1510 97.1%
2022 88.37 46th 1525 97.0%
2023 91.74 31st 1576 98.0%
2024 91.34 37th 1556 97.6%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Harlingen Collegiate High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 19 0 1 74 0 n/a n/a 0 94
2009 30 1 3 136 0 n/a n/a 0 170
2010 47 2 4 200 0 n/a n/a 0 253
2011 35 2 1 294 0 0 0 0 332
2012 33 4 1 270 0 0 1 0 309
2013 36 4 0 251 0 0 2 0 293
2014 34 4 0 268 0 0 2 0 308
2015 39 3 1 274 0 0 3 0 320
2016 39 3 1 284 0 0 2 0 329
2017 31 3 2 292 0 0 2 0 330
2018 22 3 1 309 0 0 1 0 336
2019 19 2 3 316 0 0 1 0 341
2020 14 2 4 306 2 0 1 0 329
2021 22 1 4 323 0 0 3 0 353
2022 18 0 3 304 1 0 7 0 333
2023 23 1 2 308 1 0 4 0 339
2024 32 0 3 322 0 0 3 0 360

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Harlingen Collegiate High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 94 5.1 18.4 69.1
2009 170 8.3 20.3 62.9
2010 253 10.5 23.9 59.7
2011 332 13.2 25.0 62.3
2012 309 12.9 23.8 58.9
2013 293 14.3 20.4 58
2014 308 13.7 22.4 55.8
2015 320 16.0 20.0 52.5
2016 329 16.0 20.5 58.7
2017 330 15.8 20.7 62.1
2018 336 16.6 20.1 60.4
2019 341 17.0 20.0 66
2020 329 19.5 16.8 68.4
2021 353 19.9 17.7 72.2
2022 333 19.7 16.8 66.7
2023 339 23.4 14.4 59
2024 360 21.6 16.5 55

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Harlingen Collegiate High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 94 5.1 18.4 69.1
2009 170 8.3 20.3 62.9
2010 253 10.5 23.9 59.7
2011 332 13.2 25.0 62.3
2012 309 12.9 23.8 58.9
2013 293 14.3 20.4 58
2014 308 13.7 22.4 55.8
2015 320 16.0 20.0 52.5
2016 329 16.0 20.5 58.7
2017 330 15.8 20.7 62.1
2018 336 16.6 20.1 60.4
2019 341 17.0 20.0 66
2020 329 19.5 16.8 68.4
2021 353 19.9 17.7 72.2
2022 333 19.7 16.8 66.7
2023 339 23.4 14.4 59
2024 360 21.6 16.5 55

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Harlingen Collegiate High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $509 (6.8%) $7,000 (93.2%) $7,510
2020 $1,029 (13.7%) $6,479 (86.3%) $7,508
2021 $888 (11.1%) $7,133 (88.9%) $8,022

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Harlingen Collegiate High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 47th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 17th of 1961 High schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Harlingen Collegiate High School)7973
 6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District)7646
 30%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Harlingen Collegiate High School)9092
 2%
   End of Course Biology (Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District)6049
 11%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Harlingen Collegiate High School)9299
 7%
   End of Course English I Reading (Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District)5256
 4%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Harlingen Collegiate High School)9396
 3%
   End of Course English II Reading (Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District)5056
 6%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Harlingen Collegiate High School)9698
 2%
   End of Course U.S. History (Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District)7670
 6%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students341339
 0.6%
African American21
 50%
American Indian01
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic316308
 2.5%
Pacific Islander00
White1923
 21.1%
Two or More Races14
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66%59%
 7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Harlingen Collegiate High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 360 students attended Harlingen Collegiate High School.

Yes! Harlingen Collegiate High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 18th of 1987 Texas high schools.

Harlingen Collegiate High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Austin Elementary
Elementary : Ben Milam Elementary
Elementary : Bonham Elementary
Elementary : Bowie Elementary
Elementary : Crockett Elementary
Elementary : Dishman Elementary
Elementary : Dr Hesiquio Rodriguez Elementary
Elementary : Houston Elementary
Elementary : Jefferson Elementary
Elementary : Lamar Elementary
Elementary : Lee H Means Elementary
Elementary : Long Elementary
Elementary : Stuart Place Elementary
Elementary : Travis Elementary
Elementary : Treasure Hills Elementary
Elementary : Wilson Elementary
Elementary : Zavala Elementary
Middle : Coakley Middle
Middle : Gutierrez Middle
Middle : Memorial Middle
Middle : Moises Vela Middle
Middle : Vernon Middle

Students at Harlingen Collegiate High School are 89% Hispanic, 9% White.


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