Edinburg High School is a comprehensive public high school in Murillo, a census-designated place in Hidalgo County, Texas, east of Edinburg. It is operated by the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District along with Edinburg North High School, Robert Vela High School, and Johnny G. Economedes High School.
Serving 2,352 students in grades 9-12, Edinburg 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 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,352 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edinburg High School's student population of 2,352 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 167 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,352 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
167 teachers
Year Founded
1917
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Rankings
Edinburg High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edinburg High School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6932 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
99%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edinburg High School's ranking?
Edinburg High School is ranked #6932 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Edinburg High School often compared to?
Edinburg High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert R Vela High School, Edinburg North High School, Mission High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Edinburg High School?
The graduation rate of Edinburg High School is 88%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Edinburg High School?
2,352 students attend Edinburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Edinburg High School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edinburg High School?
Edinburg High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Edinburg High School offer ?
Edinburg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Edinburg High School part of?
Edinburg High School is part of Edinburg CISD School District.
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