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In addition to Hidalgo, the district serves the city of Granjeno as well as small portions of McAllen , Pharr , and San Juan . Its southern boundary parallels the Rio Grande River . Hidalgo ISD services an approximate student population of 2,930 in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS • 99.7% Hispanic or Latino • 0.01% White • 0.02% Asian/Pacific Islander • 92.2% Economically disadvantaged • 54.1% Limited English Proficient SCHOOLS High School (Grades 9-12)
Junior High School (Grades 6-8)
Elementary Schools (Grades PK-5)
SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENTS • In 2001-2002, The National Center of Education Statistics recognized Hidalgo High School as one of the top ten high school for student achievement. • In 2002-2003, The Texas Business Education Coalition/Just 4 the Kids recognized Hidalgo HS as a top thirteen high school for student achievement. • In 2003-2004: The College Board recognized Hidalgo HS as a top eight high school for student success in Advanced Placement and percent of students continuing post secondary education. • In 2004-2005: The Texas Educational Excellence Project named Hidalgo HS as a top 25 for quality and equity in educating all students. SCHOOL PROGRAMS • Recently Hidalgo High School is in the process of setting up an initial four-year effort with the University Of Texas Pan American for a program called Hidalgo Early College High Schools, which can help students earn up to 60 college credit hours and a secondary diploma at the same time High, UTPA setting up joint programs" by Daniel Perry, February 16,2006 . EXTERNAL LINK |
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