C
Below Average
58/100

Harlingen H S

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1201 E MARSHALL AVE, Harlingen, TX 78550
Overall
C
58/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 22% · Math 32% proficient · 30th percentile in Texas
Graduation
B+
93% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Texas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

58
Repit Score
out of 100
1,931
Students
enrolled
14.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%30/100reading 11th percentile, math 48th percentile among Texas high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%68/10093% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%72/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 78% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Texas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −7 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Texas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency22% (−18 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency32% (−3 pts vs. state avg 35%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate93% (+5 pts vs. state avg 88%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2019

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Texas state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Hispanic22%32%reading -18 pts, math +3 pts28th percentile (list)
Low-income22%32%reading -14 pts, math +6 pts32nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1201 E MARSHALL AVE
City Harlingen
ZIP Code 78550
District 4822530
NCES School ID 482253002284
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 78550

Understanding the community around Harlingen H S helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $46,341
Per Capita Income $22,531
Poverty Rate 22.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 18.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.2%
High School or Higher 76.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $104,700
Median Rent $841
Owner-Occupied 50.9%
Renter-Occupied 49.1%
View full data for ZIP 78550 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Harlingen H S.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.5%
Female 45.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 94.3%
White 4.9%
Black 0.2%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More Races 0.3%
American Indian 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,931
Teachers (FTE) 136.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Harlingen H S?
Harlingen H S has a Repit School Score of 58 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Harlingen H S?
Harlingen H S has 1,931 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1.
What grades does Harlingen H S serve?
Harlingen H S serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Harlingen H S receive per student?
Harlingen H S receives $13,994 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Harlingen H S in 78550 ▼
Avg Home Value
$179,935
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,053
1-Year Change
+2.5%
% Renters
49.1%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026