Robert Vela High School

Robert Vela High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
801 E Canton Rd,  Edinburg, TX
Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
4.3
2,192 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs Sylvia Ledesma
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
48%
Reading Proficiency
48%
Average GPA
3.66
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A+
Teachers
B
College Prep
A-
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.66
Reading Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
48%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
155
Full Time Teachers
155
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
590
Verbal
600
Average ACT
23
Math
23
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
37
AP Pass Rate
37.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
7%
State Average
16%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
281:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
Hispanic
96.1%
White
2.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%
Black
<1%
Two or more races
<1%

School Rankings

#48 Best Public HS Teachers in Texas
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 649 Students
Texas A&M University 440 Students
University of Texas - Austin 433 Students
Texas State University 346 Students
The University of Texas at San Antonio 333 Students
University of Houston 233 Students
Baylor University 219 Students
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi 205 Students
South Texas College 201 Students
University of the Incarnate Word 187 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 162 Students
Nursing 119 Students
Business 103 Students
Psychology 92 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 72 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 68 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 53 Students
Computer Science 47 Students
Physical Therapy 38 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine 38 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 178 Reviews
5.0 Senior
5/3/2025
Even though i can't wait to leave my high school and move on to the next chapter of my life, I couldn't have asked for a better 4 years from my high school.
3.0 Alum
12/20/2024
Most teachers were good. It felt like a pretentious school because it churned out high grades and athletics.
5.0 Senior
2/2/2024
Robert Vela High School has offered me the best possible education I can get. The counselors have helped me be successful and push me on to the right track to graduate with my associates degree. I have also grown a nice relationship with some of my teachers which helped a lot when needing advice.

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Robert Vela High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Edinburg, TX and is served by the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District in Texas. The school has a total enrollment of 2,192 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 48% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 48% are proficient in reading. Robert Vela High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.66, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 23. Discover additional schools in the area, like Edinburg High School, South Texas ISD World Scholars, Edinburg Alternative Education Academy, and more. Learn more about what Edinburg has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Robert Vela High School.

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