High Schools in Laredo Independent School District (Isd)

The Laredo Independent School District (ISD) in Texas is home to 6 high schools, serving students in grades 9-12. These schools are located in the city of Laredo, which has a predominantly Hispanic population. The high schools in the Laredo ISD vary significantly in their academic performance, with Hector J. Garcia Early College High School standing out as the top performer, while other schools struggle to meet state and district averages.

Hector J. Garcia Early College High School is an exceptional institution, consistently ranking among the top 36 high schools in Texas and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This school boasts a 100% four-year graduation rate, a very low 0.2% dropout rate, and exceptional academic performance, with 100% of students proficient or better in STAAR EOC English I Reading and 86% proficient or better in STAAR EOC Biology. In contrast, other high schools in the Laredo ISD generally perform below state and district averages, with some schools, such as Dr. Leo Cigarroa High School, struggling significantly, with only 8.88% of students proficient or better in STAAR EOC Algebra I and 8.18% proficient or better in STAAR EOC English I Reading.

The high schools in the Laredo ISD share several common characteristics, including a predominantly Hispanic student population, very high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and varying student-teacher ratios. The district's schools also exhibit a wide range in spending per student, from $8,267 at Hector J. Garcia Early College High School to $123,428 at F.S. Lara Academy. These factors, along with the stark contrast in performance between the top-performing Hector J. Garcia Early College High School and the other high schools, suggest the need for a deeper understanding of the factors contributing to these disparities and the implementation of targeted interventions to support student success across the district.