- Enrollment
- 2,019
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Harlingen, TX
Harlingen H S
Federal NCES profile for Harlingen H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482253002284
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harlingen H S earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in Harlingen · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 80.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Harlingen H S has class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harlingen H S ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Harlingen, TX.
School address
District: Harlingen Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 482253002284 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Harlingen H S held near 1,931 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 136.2 → 136.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 482253002284 · Harlingen, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,433 enr · 17.9:1 · 80.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Harlingen H S - South (2,019 students)
Harlingen H S held near 1,931 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 136.2 → 136.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Harlingen H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Harlingen H S
2,433 students
- Harlingen H S
Harlingen H S - South
2,019 students
- Dr Abraham P C
Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy
1,188 students
- Moises Vela Mi 761
Moises Vela Middle
761 students
- Treasure Hills 758
Treasure Hills El
758 students
- Gutierrez Midd 747
Gutierrez Middle
747 students
What this shows Harlingen H S reports 2,433 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harlingen H S compares
Harlingen H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.1% | ▲ 29% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,433 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,433
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Texas - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,586
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 10.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.7, Harlingen H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harlingen Cisd reports $13,586 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harlingen H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlingen H S - South | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moises Vela Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Treasure Hills El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gutierrez Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harlingen H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,433 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,942 (2022-23) → 1,931 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harlingen H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Harlingen H S is 17.9:1, which is 22% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Harlingen, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harlingen H S?
Harlingen H S has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harlingen H S rank among high schools in Harlingen?
By Resource Investment Index, Harlingen H S ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Harlingen, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Harlingen on the city page.
What other schools are in Harlingen Cisd?
Besides Harlingen H S, Harlingen Cisd also operates Harlingen H S - South (2,019 students), Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy (1,188 students), and Moises Vela Middle (761 students). See the Harlingen Cisd district page for the complete list.