Dr. Leonides Gonzalez Cigarroa High School is a public high school located in Laredo Independent School District in Laredo in Webb County in south Texas. Grades nine through twelve are taught there. It serves students living in south Laredo. It has a student population of about 1,300.
Serving 1,438 students in grades 8-12, Dr Leo Cigarroa High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 1,438 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr Leo Cigarroa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dr Leo Cigarroa High School's student population of 1,438 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 117 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
1,438 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
117 teachers
Year Founded
1983
School Rankings
Dr Leo Cigarroa High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr Leo Cigarroa High School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6369 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
100%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
n/a
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Toro
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr Leo Cigarroa High School's ranking?
Dr Leo Cigarroa High School is ranked #6369 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dr Leo Cigarroa High School?
The graduation rate of Dr Leo Cigarroa High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Dr Leo Cigarroa High School?
1,438 students attend Dr Leo Cigarroa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Dr Leo Cigarroa High School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr Leo Cigarroa High School?
Dr Leo Cigarroa High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dr Leo Cigarroa High School offer ?
Dr Leo Cigarroa High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Dr Leo Cigarroa High School part of?
Dr Leo Cigarroa High School is part of Laredo Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Dr Leo Cigarroa High School located?
Dr Leo Cigarroa High School is located in the Santo Nino neighborhood of Laredo, TX. There are 5 other public schools located in Santo Nino.
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