UTRGV Harlingen Collegiate High is a public high school in Harlingen, Texas. It is a specialized dual enrollment school which offers students the ability to earn up to two years of college credit at no ...
Serving 360 students in grades 9-12, Harlingen Collegiate High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harlingen Collegiate High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Harlingen Collegiate High School's student population of 360 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
360 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
2007
Colors
Blue, Teal, Orange
School Rankings
Harlingen Collegiate High School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harlingen Collegiate High School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1578 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
89%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
9%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Owl
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harlingen Collegiate High School's ranking?
Harlingen Collegiate High School is ranked #1578 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Harlingen Collegiate High School often compared to?
Harlingen Collegiate High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harlingen Collegiate High School?
The graduation rate of Harlingen Collegiate High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Harlingen Collegiate High School?
360 students attend Harlingen Collegiate High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Harlingen Collegiate High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harlingen Collegiate High School?
Harlingen Collegiate High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harlingen Collegiate High School offer ?
Harlingen Collegiate High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Harlingen Collegiate High School part of?
Harlingen Collegiate High School is part of Harlingen CISD School District.
School Reviews
2 3/16/2012
The prepareness for the transition for new students,coming to EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL as freshmen is very unsupportive.The parents need to realized that this HIGH SCHOOL / COLLEGE classes will give your child serious stress,they will feel over-whelmed with the classwork from high school plus their college courses. Your child needs to be ready to become an adult if you do decide to go this route. I know life is not easy but if the student does not get the support from the staff at E.C.H.S and T.S.T.C.the transition will be very overwhelming for your child.This is coming from a parent that's giving parents the heads up on this school. The staff will be recruiting to middle schools soon, and they will talk about this school oh, so pretty.But, they will not tell you how hard it will be for your child. The school just wants to meet their quotas. The 2011-2012 school year, their was alot of freshmen that dropped this school along with other higher classmen and went to their normal high school. So parents do not believe what you hear.Do not put your child in an environment that will be stressful and overwhelming at a young age.
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