Hidalgo Independent School District

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Hidalgo Independent School District is a public school district based in Hidalgo, Texas (USA).

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.

1 Student Demographics
2 Schools
3 School Achievements
4 School Programs
5 External link

[edit] Student Demographics

• 99.7% Hispanic or Latino
• 0.01% White
• 0.02% Asian/Pacific Islander
• 92.2% Economically disadvantaged
• 54.1% Limited English Proficient

[edit] Schools

[edit] High School (Grades 9-12)

Hidalgo High

[edit] Junior High School (Grades 6-8)

Ida Diaz Junior High

[edit] Elementary Schools (Grades PK-5)

Hidalgo Elementary
Hidalgo Park Elementary
J.C. Kelly Elementary
Dr. Alejo Salinas, Jr. Elementary

[edit] 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.

[edit] School Programs

• Recently Hidalgo High School is in the process of setting up an initial four-year effort with the University of Texas Pan America 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["Hidalgo High, UTPA setting up joint programs" by Daniel Perry, February 16,2006]. It is being considered to be the first in the state of Texas and perhaps even the nation.