EDINBURG NORTH H S

2,542 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Edinburg North High School, located at 3101 N. Closner in Edinburg, Texas, is a prominent secondary institution within the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District. Known for its strong sense of school spirit and identity as the "Home of the Cougars," the campus serves a diverse student population in the Rio Grande Valley. The school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-enrollment opportunities, and various Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond academics, Edinburg North maintains a robust extracurricular culture that plays a central role in the student experience. The school is highly active in University Interscholastic League (UIL) athletics, fine arts programs—including a competitive marching band and theater department—and a wide array of student-led clubs and organizations. By fostering an environment that balances rigorous scholastic expectations with deep community involvement, Edinburg North High School remains a focal point for student development and civic engagement in the Edinburg area.

2,542

Total Students

179.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EDINBURG NORTH H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	2,502
Black	8
Asian	4
Two or More	1

Hispanic
2,502 (98.4%)
White
27 (1.1%)
Black
8 (0.3%)
Asian
4 (0.2%)
Two or More
1 (0.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	EDINBURG CISD
Phone:	(956)289-2500
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,542
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	179.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,031
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 713

Grade 10 630

Grade 11 650

Grade 12 549