For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 7,003 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Weslaco, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea Edgemere College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15101 Edgemere Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(915) 201-1959
Weslaco, TX 78596
(915) 201-1959
Gr: 6-11 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 E Pike Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 351-4850
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 351-4850
Gr: 6-12 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
South Palm Gardens High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2607 Camino Real Viejo
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 565-0404
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 565-0404
Gr: 10-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Idea College Prep Weslaco
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2931 E Sugar Cane Dr
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 351-4100
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 351-4100
Gr: 6-12 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Weslaco East High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
810 S Pleasantview Dr
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6950
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6950
Gr: 9-12 | 2,122 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Weslaco High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1005 W Pike Ave
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6700
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,707 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Hidalgo County Boot Camp
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1711 N Bridge
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 969-4908
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 969-4908
Gr: 8-11 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #88.
Horton Disciplinary Alternative Education Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
104 S Garza
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6916
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6916
Gr: 10
Weslaco, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 S Oklahoma Ave
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6620
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6620
Gr: PK | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1111 W Sugar Cane Dr
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6775
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6775
814 E Plaza
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6750
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6750
Gr: PK-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Guidance Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2607 Camino Real Viejo
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 565-6810
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 565-6810
Gr: 6-11 | 22 students
Hidalgo Co J J A E P (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3900 N 23rd St
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 688-6123
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 688-6123
Gr: 8-9 | 5 students
Horizon H S Harlingen (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2802 S 77 Sunshine Strip
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 631-0234
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 631-0234
Gr: 9
Technology Education Charter High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
116 W 5th St
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 668-7761
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 668-7761
Gr: PK-12 | 97 students Minority enrollment: 98%
700 S Bridge
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6500
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Weslaco, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Weslaco, TX include Idea Edgemere College Preparatory, Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory and South Palm Gardens High School.
How many public high schools are located in Weslaco?
8 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 74% (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