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Best Weslaco Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 7,017 students in Weslaco, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Weslaco, TX are Idea Edgemere College Preparatory, Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory and South Palm Gardens High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Weslaco, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Weslaco have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Weslaco, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Idea College Prep Weslaco, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Weslaco, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea Edgemere College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15101 Edgemere Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(915) 201-1959
Gr: 6-12 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 E Pike Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 351-4850
Gr: 6-12 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
South Palm Gardens High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2607 Camino Real Viejo
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 565-0404
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Idea College Prep Weslaco
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2931 E Sugar Cane Dr
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 351-4100
Gr: 6-12 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Weslaco East High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
810 S Pleasantview Dr
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6950
Gr: 9-12 | 2,066 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Weslaco High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1005 W Pike Ave
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,699 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Hidalgo County Boot Camp
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1711 N Bridge
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 969-4908
Gr: 9-10 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #88.
Horton Disciplinary Alternative Education Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
104 S Garza
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6916
Gr: 4-12
Rank: n/an/a
Career And College Development Center
Alternative School
814 E Plaza St
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6916
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Hidalgo Co J J A E P
Alternative School
3900 N 23rd St
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 688-6123
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Weslaco, TX?
How many public high schools are located in Weslaco?
10 public high schools are located in Weslaco.
What is the racial composition of students in Weslaco?
Weslaco public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Weslaco are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Weslaco include: Weslaco East High School vs. Weslaco High School, Weslaco High School vs. Weslaco East High School

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