High Schools in Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District

The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District serves five high schools in Texas, ranging from a small collegiate academy to large comprehensive schools, and is characterized by a high level of economic disadvantage across its student population.

The most striking finding is the two-tier system within the district. Edinburg Collegiate High School is a clear outlier, ranking in the 96th percentile statewide with near-perfect test scores and a 0.0% dropout rate. In stark contrast, the four traditional high schools all rank in the bottom 40th percentile. Among these, Robert R Vela High School is the strongest performer, ranking in the 61st percentile and showing a steady upward trend. Edinburg North High School stands out for having the highest graduation rate (94.2%) among the large schools, while Edinburg High School and Economedes High School struggle with lower test scores and higher dropout rates.

Key takeaways for parents include a district-wide weakness in English I Reading, where only the Collegiate school exceeds the state average. Spending per student is nearly identical across all schools, meaning funding does not explain the performance gap. While economic disadvantage correlates with lower scores at traditional schools, the Collegiate school breaks this pattern, suggesting its specialized mission is a powerful factor. For families seeking top-tier academics, the Collegiate school is unmatched, but for a consistently improving traditional option, Robert R Vela is the best choice, while Edinburg North offers the strongest graduation outcomes.