High School

Cardinals

Harlingen High School

Home of the Cardinals

Hi, my name's Sterling

Tomlin. I'm a senior

at Harlington High School.

And this is Champions

check in. Let's go.

Here at Harlington High

School, there's a lot

of history. This hallway

itself, this campus itself

is decades old. However,

we have a couple

of new parts up

here ahead. This is

our college career room.

This is where students

come to jumpstart their

future outside of high

school. This is where

I applied to Texas

A and M and

I've just been accepted.

Giga Mags. Now I'm

going to show you

all where I spend

a lot of my

time. I hope you

can run. Like I

said, here's where I

spend a lot of

my time. Here in

the Cardinal weight room.

Something I want all

of y' all future

cardinals to know is

dedication outweighs motivation.

Motivation comes and goes.

Dedication is there to

stay. Dedication is what

it takes to be

a part of this

program. While we're walking

around, why don't we

say what's up to

the man in charge?

Hey, how's it going?

What's up, Mr. Lane?

All you know, just

walking around, showing off

the crib. Nice crib.

Yeah. Beautiful crib. Yes,

sir. Kinda neat. Bless.

Definitely using new

furniture. Oh, yeah. Know

what I'm saying? Yes,

sir. Anybody go see

your second day at

coach 20. Okay, you

time. Bye. Have a

great day. Yes, sir.

You too. Students at

Harlingen High School can

even learn all about

architecture. Just take a

look. They built this

tiny house. I don't

think I could fit

in something like that.

Right now we're in

our CTE building where

students can learn things

like mechanics, engineering,

business, and even dental.

Let's go take a

look. In this classroom,

kids learn all about

becoming a dental assistant.

And even by the

end of the year

can have a certification,

be a registered dental

assistant. Now let's take

it back to where

we started. Earlier this

year, we held CU

at the Pole Card.

Surf Christ. Put it

on. It's a big

group prayer we hold

here every year at

Harlington High School. We

where we pray over

the faculty, staff, the

building, the streets, all

the community. And that's

just big in the

culture here. Jesus Christ

and everything that he

brings to this community,

it's huge for us.

We're extremely grateful for

everybody and the way

they're showcasing our

school. And that's it

for champions. Check in.

God bless you all

and thank you.

UIL AcademicsPre-APAP CoursesSpecial EducationCareer AcademyDECAHOSAFFACosmetologyCriminal JusticeDual CreditDual LanguageEmergent Bilingual SupportAP Spanish Language & CultureAutomotive AcademyHealth Science AcademyIT AcademyNatural Resources AcademyTeacher AcademyDigital CommunicationsAutomotive RepairCollision RepairDiesel & Heavy EquipmentNursing Science - CMADental AssistantPharmacy TechGraphic Design & Interactive MediaEngineering FoundationsTeaching & TrainingMedia Arts AcademyEngineering & RoboticsCybersecuritySkills USACarpentryApprenticeship AcademyPre-Engineering AcademyCulinary Arts AcademyBusiness AcademyBusiness ManagementAccounting & Financial ServicesEntrepreneurshipMarketing & SalesPre-Law AcademyLaw EnforcementLegal StudiesWeldingFire Science - FirefighterFirst Responders AcademyFire Science - EMTElectricalArchitectural Drafting & DesignAnimal SciencePlant Science

Why Choose Harlingen High School?

HHS students benefit from 12 career-focused academies offered across HCISD, including Health Sciences, Pre-Engineering, Information Technology, Business, Teacher Academy, and Pre-Law pathways. These programs connect students with industry professionals and provide certification opportunities, ensuring graduates are college, career, and community ready. The school offers Advanced Placement courses and maintains strong college preparation programs. Students have access to comprehensive athletics and award-winning programs including the historic Cardettes dance team and Cardinal Band. The Cardinals' athletic legacy is legendary, with the football program holding 37 district championships - the most in South Texas - and more playoff appearances than any other Valley school. For 2024-2025, HHS earned a 'B' rating from the Texas Education Agency with a 93.6% graduation rate exceeding the state average. Notable alumni include NFL players Leo Araguz, Sammy Garza, and Jimmy Lawrence, as well as actor Thomas Haden Church. The Cardinals compete in red, white, and black in UIL District 32-6A.

Meet Our Principal

Campus Principal

Efrain Amaya

efrain.amaya@hcisd.org

Campus History

Harlingen High School stands as the cornerstone of secondary education in the Rio Grande Valley, proudly serving the community since its founding in 1913. For 80 years, it was the sole high school in Harlingen, establishing traditions that continue to define the campus. The historic 1929 building, known as 'The Showplace of the Valley,' now serves as Vernon Middle School, while the current campus at 1201 East Marshall Avenue continues the legacy. Today, the school operates under the mission of being 'In Relentless Pursuit of Student Success' while developing a culture of caring and excellence.