District Overview
Situated in the vibrant small-city setting of the Brownsville-Harlingen metropolitan area, Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District serves as a primary public education system in South Texas. Headquartered at 407 N 77 Sunshine Strip in Harlingen, Texas, this fully operational, traditional school district manages a comprehensive network of 30 campuses. Designed to support learners through every stage of their academic development, the district offers continuous programming spanning from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. For the 2024–2025 academic year, the district serves a student population of 16,471 children and young adults, providing structured, accessible learning pathways across its primary and secondary facilities.

To effectively guide its large student body, the district maintains a robust professional workforce totaling over 5,000 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes approximately 2,318 full-time educators and nearly 228 instructional aides, ensuring strong classroom coverage alongside more than 2,500 specialized support personnel. The district's demographics reflect the rich cultural composition of the Rio Grande Valley region, making it an insightful subject for educational researchers studying mid-sized urban districts in Texas. Families, students, and community members can learn more about local school offerings by visiting the district online at www.hcisd.org or contacting administration directly at (956) 430-9502.
30
Total Schools
16,471
Total Students
2,318.2
Full-Time Teachers
7.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HARLINGEN CISD
Demographic Student Count
White699
Hispanic15,585
Black57
Asian47
Two or More77
American Indian5
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    15,585 (94.6%)
  • White
    699 (4.2%)
  • Two or More
    77 (0.5%)
  • Black
    57 (0.3%)
  • Asian
    47 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.0%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in HARLINGEN CISD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary18
Middle5
High5
Other4
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:30
Students:16,471*
Teachers (FTE):2,318.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.1
Schools in HARLINGEN CISD
Found 32 Schools