Serving 85 students in grades 6-12, F S Lara Academy 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 <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
F S Lara Academy's student population of 85 students has grown by 325% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
85 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of F S Lara Academy 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
100%
54%
Black
n/a
13%
White
n/a
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)<50%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)100%
28.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of F S Lara Academy?
The graduation rate of F S Lara Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend F S Lara Academy?
85 students attend F S Lara Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of F S Lara Academy students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of F S Lara Academy?
F S Lara Academy has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does F S Lara Academy offer ?
F S Lara Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is F S Lara Academy part of?
F S Lara Academy is part of Laredo Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is F S Lara Academy located?
F S Lara Academy is located in the Eastern Division neighborhood of Laredo, TX. There are 10 other public schools located in Eastern Division.
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