High Schools in Laredo Independent School District (Isd)

The Laredo Independent School District (Isd) in Texas operates 6 high schools, serving students in grades 9-12. The district is located in the city of Laredo, which has a predominantly Hispanic/Latino population. The high schools in the district vary significantly in their academic performance and student demographics.

Among the high schools, Hector J. Garcia Early College High School stands out as a top performer, consistently ranking among the top 85 high schools in Texas and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are significantly higher than the district and state averages, with 85.11% of students proficient or better in Biology EOC and 91.3% proficient or better in English I Reading EOC. In contrast, Dr. Leo Cigarroa High School and F.S. Lara Academy appear to be the lowest-performing schools in the district, with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages.

The high schools in the Laredo ISD serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 89.56% to 100%. The spending per student and student-teacher ratios also vary significantly across the schools, suggesting potential inequities in resource allocation within the district. These factors may contribute to the diverse academic performance observed among the high schools in the Laredo ISD.