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Robert R Vela High School

Edinburg CISD · Hidalgo County · 801 E CANTON RD, Edinburg, TX 78539

(956)289-2650

7/10
#504
Rank 504 out of 1,276
Top 39%
English Language Arts6/10 · #579 · 58th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #384 · 70th percentile
Science5/10 · #726 · 43rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

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School Overview

Vela High School sits in Edinburg, a mid-sized city in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley where community pride runs deep and Friday night football is practically a civic religion. The school shows particular strength in math, which is a plus for families with kids eyeing careers in engineering, healthcare, or the booming tech sector that's been slowly growing across the Valley. It's a solid choice for families rooted in Edinburg's tight-knit, predominantly Hispanic community who want a large comprehensive high school experience with a genuine local identity.

Student Demographics

1,124 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
1,104 (98%)
Other
20 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners333 (30%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged801 (71%)
Students with Disabilities105 (9%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

2,192
Enrollment
155.3
Teachers (FTE)
14.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5
Administrators (FTE)