For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public high schools serving 20,426 students in Laredo, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Laredo, TX are Hector J Garcia Early College High School, United High School and John B Alexander High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laredo, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Laredo have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Laredo, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nixon High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Laredo, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hector J Garcia Early College High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5201 University Blvd
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-7700
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #22.
United High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2811 United Ave
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-5600
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 3,567 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
John B Alexander High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3600 E Del Mar
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 473-5800
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 473-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 3,178 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #44.
Harmony School Of Excellence - Laredo
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4401 San Francisco Ave Bld B
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 791-0007
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 791-0007
Gr: 9-12 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #55.
United South High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4001 Ave Los Presidentes
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-5400
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 3,252 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #66.
Martin High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2002 San Bernardo Ave
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-7100
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,978 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Lyndon B Johnson
(Math: 48% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5626 Cielito Lindo Blvd
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-5100
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 3,271 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #88.
Nixon High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Plum
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-7400
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,099 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Dr Leo Cigarroa High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Zacatecas St
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-6800
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-6800
Gr: 8-12 | 1,438 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1010.
F S Lara Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2901 E Travis St
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-7900
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-7900
Gr: 6-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #1111.
Triumph Public High Schools-laredo North
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1230 Townlake Dr
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 722-0747
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 722-0747
Gr: 9-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #1212.
Triumph Public High Schools-laredo South
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4620 S Lucy
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 723-0345
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 723-0345
Gr: 9-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenille Justice Alternative Program
Alternative School
111 Camino Nuevo Rd
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 523-5690
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 523-5690
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students
Rank: n/an/a
United Step Academy
Alternative School
1600 Espejo Molina Rd
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 764-6500
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 764-6500
Gr: 6-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: n/an/a
Webb County J J A E P
Alternative School
111 Camino Nuevo Road Hwy 359
Laredo, TX 78043
(361) 586-6091
Laredo, TX 78043
(361) 586-6091
Gr: 7-12 | 20 students
Rank: n/an/a
Youth Recovery Home
Alternative School
402 Riverhill Loop
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 473-6452
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 473-6452
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Youth Village Detention Center
Alternative School
111 Camino Nuevo Rd Hwy 359
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 473-6452
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 473-6452
Gr: 7-11 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Laredo, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Casa Esperanza Recovery Home (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2417 La Pita Mangana
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-6452
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-6452
Gr: 8-11 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Premier H S Of Laredo High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1720 East Hillside Rd
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 723-7788
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 723-7788
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1003 Espejo Molina Rd
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 473-3000
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 473-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
United South Magnet (Closed 2009)
Magnet School
4001 Ave Los Presidentes
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 726-6419
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 726-6419
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Laredo, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Laredo, TX include Hector J Garcia Early College High School, United High School and John B Alexander High School.
How many public high schools are located in Laredo?
17 public high schools are located in Laredo.
What is the racial composition of students in Laredo?
Laredo public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Laredo are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Laredo include: United High School vs. John B Alexander High School, John B Alexander High School vs. United High School, United South High School vs. John B Alexander High School
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