Harlingen High School vs. Veterans Memorial Early College High School
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School Overview
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Veterans Memorial Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Overview
Serving 1,931 students in grades 9-12, Harlingen High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,294 students in grades 9-12, Veterans Memorial Early College High School ranks in the top 30% 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 48% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,931 students
2,294 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
137 teachers
133 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#7302 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2168 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
61%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
58%
Graduation Rate
91%
98%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
92
614
Grade 10 Students
679
648
Grade 11 Students
582
517
Grade 12 Students
578
515
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
1%
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% Hispanic
94%
98%
% Black
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% White
5%
1%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
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Diversity Score
0.11
0.04
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
65%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
