HARLINGEN H S - SOUTH

www.hcisd.org/south

2,019 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Harlingen High School South, located in Harlingen, Texas, is a prominent secondary institution within the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District. As a large public high school, it serves a diverse student body and is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and comprehensive extracurricular programming. The school fosters a supportive environment that encourages students to pursue rigorous coursework, including Advanced Placement (AP) and dual-enrollment opportunities, while preparing them for post-secondary education and career success.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Harlingen South is known for its strong sense of community spirit and a robust offering of student activities. The campus features active fine arts programs, competitive UIL athletic teams, and various student-led organizations that allow pupils to develop leadership skills and personal interests. By integrating a focus on both character development and scholastic achievement, Harlingen High School South strives to provide its students with a well-rounded educational experience that prepares them to be productive, engaged citizens.

2,019

Total Students

143.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HARLINGEN H S - SOUTH
Demographic	Student Count
White	68
Hispanic	1,932
Black	9
Asian	3
Two or More	4
American Indian	3

Hispanic
1,932 (95.7%)
White
68 (3.4%)
Black
9 (0.4%)
Two or More
4 (0.2%)
Asian
3 (0.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.1%)

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:	HARLINGEN CISD
Phone:	(956)427-3800
Website:	http://www.hcisd.org/south
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,019
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	143.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,415
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 9 494

Grade 10 552

Grade 11 504

Grade 12 469