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Hidalgo Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,029 students in Hidalgo Independent School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Texas.
Public High School in Hidalgo Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Public High School in Hidalgo Independent School District have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hidalgo Early College High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,561 Schools
# Students
2,918 Students
1,888,482 Students
# Teachers
229 Teachers
125,112 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hidalgo Independent School District, which is ranked #626 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#597 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
100%
53%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
n/a
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,409 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,860 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,409
$13,352
Spending / Student
$13,860
$14,079
Best Hidalgo Independent School District Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hidalgo Early College High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
910 E Pirate Dr
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4301
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4301
Gr: 9-12 | 1,029 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
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