Enrollment
2,433
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 482253002284
Harlingen H S — Harlingen, TX
Federal NCES profile for Harlingen H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 51/100.
👥 Class size 43
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 13
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Harlingen Cisd · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
136.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harlingen H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Harlingen H S reports 2,433 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 136.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% below the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 10% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 80.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 29% above the Texas average and 55% above the national baseline. The school offers 15 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 230 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 35.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Harlingen Cisd spends $13,994 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 21.8% from local sources (property taxes), 52.6% from the state, and 25.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Harlingen H S compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.1% | ▲ 29% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 2,433 | top 98% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
80.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 29% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
— 2% below state mean
Top 46% in Texas — lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
35.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,994
per pupil, district-wide
— below Texas avg of $17,150
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors10.6 FTE
Per 230 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
275
in-school suspensions + 144 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 106 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 2,433 Top 98% in Texas — larger than 2% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 136.0
Students per teacher 14.3:1 -2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 80.1% +29% vs state
NCES ID 482253002284
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.4%
White 4.5%
Two or More 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 10.6
Students per counselor 230:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 35.0%
In-school suspensions 275
Out-of-school suspensions 144
Expulsions 106
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harlingen Cisd, which includes Harlingen H S.
$13,994
Per student
-18%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 21.8%
State 52.6%
Federal 25.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,019
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
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Frequently asked questions about Harlingen H S
How many students attend Harlingen H S?
Harlingen H S has 2,433 students enrolled. It is a high school in HARLINGEN, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harlingen H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Harlingen H S is 14.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harlingen H S?
80.1% of students at Harlingen H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harlingen H S?
The largest demographic group at Harlingen H S is Hispanic or Latino at 94.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in HARLINGEN, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harlingen H S?
Harlingen H S has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.