Hidalgo Early College High School

Summary:

Hidalgo Early College High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Hidalgo, Texas, with a student population of 1,083 that is predominantly Hispanic (99.91%). Despite being part of the Hidalgo Independent School District, which is ranked 273 out of 968 districts in Texas, Hidalgo Early College High School has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Texas high schools over the past decade, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school has shown some improvement in its four-year graduation rates, increasing from 87.5% in 2020-2021 to 96.1% in 2022-2023, but its graduation rates are still lower than the state average. Academically, Hidalgo Early College High School consistently underperforms the state and district averages in STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams across all subjects, with proficiency rates ranging from 21.39% to 46.76% in 2023-2024, compared to the state averages of 44.73% to 69.1%. The school's performance is particularly concerning for its English Language Learner (ELL) and Gifted and Talented student subgroups, which rank in the bottom 50% and bottom 40% of Texas high schools, respectively.

Comparing Hidalgo Early College High School to nearby high-performing schools, such as Psja Early College High School and Idea McAllen College Preparatory, highlights the significant challenges the school faces in improving its academic performance and student outcomes. Psja Early College High School ranked 1097 out of 1987 Texas high schools in 2023-2024, with a 97.5% four-year graduation rate and higher proficiency rates in STAAR EOC exams, while Idea McAllen College Preparatory, a public charter school, ranked 594 out of 1987 Texas high schools in 2023-2024 and had significantly higher test scores than Hidalgo Early College High School.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 910 E Pirate Dr
       Hidalgo, TX  78557-8220


(956) 843-4301

District: Hidalgo Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1596th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,010 Help


Feeder schools for Hidalgo Early College High School:

Elementary:    Dr Alejo Salinas Junior Elementary
    Hidalgo Elementary
    Hidalgo Park Elementary
    Jc Kelly Elementary
Middle:    Diaz J H

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  1,074

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hidalgo Early College High School ranks worse than 80.3% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.45. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hidalgo Early College High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (100%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hidalgo Early College High School is 13.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hidalgo Early College High School is $13,010.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hidalgo Early College High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hidalgo Early College High School 1596th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Hidalgo Early College High School in the ranking list.)

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Hidalgo Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Hidalgo Independent School District (Isd) 273rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hidalgo Early College High School

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Rank History for all students at Hidalgo Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 62.13 603rd 1427 57.7%
2005 54.69 763rd 1429 46.6%
2006 51.61 862nd 1430 39.7%
2007 43.74 1034th 1497 30.9%
2008 51.15 910th 1510 39.7%
2009 47.15 1048th 1539 31.9%
2010 41.64 1205th 1568 23.2%
2011 38.84 1323rd 1672 20.9%
2012 28.37 1301st 1603 18.8%
2013 23.00 1393rd 1652 15.7%
2014 29.34 1354th 1734 21.9%
2015 31.42 1343rd 1743 22.9%
2016 31.69 1328th 1762 24.6%
2017 20.66 1440th 1777 19.0%
2018 25.81 1367th 1797 23.9%
2019 23.84 1463rd 1857 21.2%
2021 17.53 1562nd 1861 16.1%
2022 13.49 1644th 1876 12.4%
2023 22.64 1549th 1961 21.0%
2024 21.45 1596th 1987 19.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hidalgo Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.82 600th 1113 46.1%
2019 37.75 621st 1136 45.3%
2021 26.23 934th 1195 21.8%
2022 24.44 996th 1278 22.1%
2023 34.65 798th 1371 41.8%
2024 30.33 964th 1435 32.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hidalgo Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.93 1133rd 1347 15.9%
2019 34.91 888th 1357 34.6%
2021 32.31 983rd 1382 28.9%
2022 35.92 890th 1418 37.2%
2023 57.43 435th 1478 70.6%
2024 44.49 776th 1547 49.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hidalgo Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.97 1362nd 1794 24.1%
2019 28.77 1422nd 1818 21.8%
2021 21.38 1525th 1848 17.5%
2022 16.54 1606th 1847 13.0%
2023 21.00 1561st 1897 17.7%
2024 22.65 1534th 1883 18.5%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Hidalgo Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.88 97th 131 26.0%
2019 40.94 68th 113 39.8%
2021 48.83 44th 97 54.6%
2022 35.99 72nd 114 36.8%
2023 43.88 49th 93 47.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Hidalgo Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.56 1316th 1781 26.1%
2019 22.48 1489th 1798 17.2%
2021 15.91 1556th 1815 14.3%
2022 12.86 1616th 1841 12.2%
2023 17.77 1578th 1891 16.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Hidalgo Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.05 999th 1137 12.1%
2019 27.78 1004th 1145 12.3%
2021 30.25 985th 1177 16.3%
2022 41.05 907th 1172 22.6%
2023 39.68 918th 1182 22.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Hidalgo Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.11 1130th 1784 36.7%
2019 25.74 1483rd 1810 18.1%
2021 17.20 1640th 1829 10.3%
2022 19.33 1607th 1837 12.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Hidalgo Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.52 1516th 1803 15.9%
2019 22.64 1482nd 1824 18.8%
2021 16.32 1569th 1840 14.7%
2022 12.72 1642nd 1853 11.4%
2023 24.36 1457th 1913 23.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hidalgo Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.28 1243rd 1691 26.5%
2019 27.54 1337th 1714 22.0%
2021 21.15 1431st 1743 17.9%
2022 15.94 1532nd 1762 13.1%
2023 26.38 1379th 1820 24.2%
2024 24.24 1395th 1804 22.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Hidalgo Early College High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 3 0 0 580 0 n/a n/a 0 583
1990 0 0 2 611 0 n/a n/a 0 613
1991 1 0 0 650 0 n/a n/a -245 406
1992 1 0 0 666 0 n/a n/a 0 667
1993 2 0 0 760 0 n/a n/a 0 762
1994 1 0 0 780 0 n/a n/a 0 781
1995 9 0 0 680 0 n/a n/a 0 689
1996 9 0 0 680 0 n/a n/a 0 689
1997 8 0 0 726 1 n/a n/a 0 735
1998 9 0 0 718 1 n/a n/a 0 728
1999 3 0 0 723 0 n/a n/a 0 726
2000 2 0 0 720 0 n/a n/a 0 722
2001 3 1 0 681 0 n/a n/a 0 685
2002 3 1 0 724 0 n/a n/a 0 728
2003 3 1 0 724 0 n/a n/a 0 728
2004 1 0 0 803 0 n/a n/a 0 804
2005 1 0 0 798 0 n/a n/a 0 799
2006 0 0 0 810 0 n/a n/a 0 810
2007 0 1 0 880 0 n/a n/a 0 881
2008 0 1 1 891 0 n/a n/a 0 893
2009 2 3 1 929 0 n/a n/a 0 935
2010 1 6 0 972 0 n/a n/a 0 979
2011 1 0 0 981 0 0 0 0 982
2012 1 1 0 965 0 0 0 0 967
2013 3 0 0 949 0 0 0 0 952
2014 0 0 0 922 0 0 0 0 922
2015 2 0 0 952 0 0 0 0 954
2016 1 0 0 987 0 0 0 0 988
2017 3 1 0 1009 0 0 0 0 1013
2018 2 1 0 1017 0 0 0 0 1020
2019 1 0 0 1055 0 0 0 0 1056
2020 2 0 0 1087 0 0 0 0 1089
2021 1 0 0 1050 0 0 0 0 1051
2022 1 0 0 1064 0 0 0 0 1065
2023 1 0 0 1082 0 0 0 0 1083
2024 0 0 0 1074 0 0 0 0 1074

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hidalgo Early College High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 583 n/a n/a n/a
1990 613 40.0 15.3 n/a
1991 406 40.9 9.9 n/a
1992 667 45.4 14.6 83.8
1993 762 51.0 14.9 80.4
1994 781 52.0 15.0 79.8
1995 689 54.0 12.8 84.5
1996 689 54.0 12.8 84.5
1997 735 57.7 12.7 78.6
1998 728 61.4 11.9 76.8
1999 726 59.7 12.2 77.3
2000 722 56.0 12.9 66.5
2001 685 59.0 11.6 62.2
2002 728 62.0 11.7 52.7
2003 728 62.0 11.7 52.7
2004 804 64.5 12.5 46.9
2005 799 63.8 12.5 40.3
2006 810 69.4 11.7 25.7
2007 881 70.8 12.4 13.4
2008 893 73.9 12.1 5.6
2009 935 81.9 11.4 1
2010 979 88.3 11.0 0.1
2011 982 79.8 12.2 0
2012 967 78.8 12.2 0
2013 952 75.0 12.6 90.8
2014 922 70.0 13.1 92.4
2015 954 69.0 13.8 90.9
2016 988 76.0 13.0 90.6
2017 1013 75.5 13.4 90.6
2018 1020 77.5 13.1 88.7
2019 1056 75.4 13.9 90.8
2020 1089 80.6 13.5 86.9
2021 1051 79.1 13.2 89.6
2022 1065 79.4 13.4 86.4
2023 1083 77.5 13.9 85.7
2024 1074 81.1 13.2 89.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hidalgo Early College High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 583 n/a n/a n/a
1990 613 40.0 15.3 n/a
1991 406 40.9 9.9 n/a
1992 667 45.4 14.6 83.8
1993 762 51.0 14.9 80.4
1994 781 52.0 15.0 79.8
1995 689 54.0 12.8 84.5
1996 689 54.0 12.8 84.5
1997 735 57.7 12.7 78.6
1998 728 61.4 11.9 76.8
1999 726 59.7 12.2 77.3
2000 722 56.0 12.9 66.5
2001 685 59.0 11.6 62.2
2002 728 62.0 11.7 52.7
2003 728 62.0 11.7 52.7
2004 804 64.5 12.5 46.9
2005 799 63.8 12.5 40.3
2006 810 69.4 11.7 25.7
2007 881 70.8 12.4 13.4
2008 893 73.9 12.1 5.6
2009 935 81.9 11.4 1
2010 979 88.3 11.0 0.1
2011 982 79.8 12.2 0
2012 967 78.8 12.2 0
2013 952 75.0 12.6 90.8
2014 922 70.0 13.1 92.4
2015 954 69.0 13.8 90.9
2016 988 76.0 13.0 90.6
2017 1013 75.5 13.4 90.6
2018 1020 77.5 13.1 88.7
2019 1056 75.4 13.9 90.8
2020 1089 80.6 13.5 86.9
2021 1051 79.1 13.2 89.6
2022 1065 79.4 13.4 86.4
2023 1083 77.5 13.9 85.7
2024 1074 81.1 13.2 89.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hidalgo Early College High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $594 (5.0%) $11,267 (95.0%) $11,860
2020 $1,044 (8.7%) $10,973 (91.3%) $12,018
2021 $1,243 (9.6%) $11,766 (90.4%) $13,010

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hidalgo Early College High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1463rd of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1549th of 1961 High schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Hidalgo Early College High School)3929
 10%
   End of Course Algebra I (Hidalgo Independent School District (Isd))4735
 12%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Hidalgo Early College High School)4439
 5%
   End of Course Biology (Hidalgo Independent School District (Isd))4339
 4%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Hidalgo Early College High School)2845
 17%
   End of Course English I Reading (Hidalgo Independent School District (Isd))2845
 17%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Hidalgo Early College High School)3329
 4%
   End of Course English II Reading (Hidalgo Independent School District (Isd))3229
 3%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Hidalgo Early College High School)5954
 5%
   End of Course U.S. History (Hidalgo Independent School District (Isd))5854
 4%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10561083
 2.6%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic10551082
 2.6%
Pacific Islander00
White11
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.8%85.7%
 5.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hidalgo Early College High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,074 students attended Hidalgo Early College High School.

Students at Hidalgo Early College High School are 100% Hispanic.

Hidalgo Early College High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dr Alejo Salinas Junior Elementary
Elementary : Hidalgo Elementary
Elementary : Hidalgo Park Elementary
Elementary : Jc Kelly Elementary
Middle : Diaz J H

Hidalgo Early College High School ranks in the bottom 19.7% of Texas high schools.


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