Top 10 Best Laredo Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 18 public high schools serving 20,052 students in Laredo, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Laredo, TX are Hector J Garcia Early College High School, John B Alexander High School and United 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 32% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Laredo have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Laredo, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is John B Alexander High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Laredo, TX (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hector J Garcia Early College High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5201 University Blvd
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 399 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
John B Alexander High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3600 E Del Mar
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 473-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,980 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
United High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2811 United Ave
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 3,762 students
Rank: #44.
United South High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4001 Ave Los Presidentes
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 3,175 students
Rank: #55.
Lyndon B Johnson
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5626 Cielito Lindo Blvd
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 3,102 students
Rank: #66.
Nixon High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Plum
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,161 students
Rank: #77.
Martin High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2002 San Bernardo Ave
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,931 students
Rank: #88.
Harmony School Of Excellence - Laredo
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4401 San Francisco Ave Bld B
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 791-0007
Grades: 9-12
| 620 students
Rank: #99.
Dr Leo Cigarroa High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Zacatecas St
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,491 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Triumph Public High Schools-laredo North
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1230 Townlake Dr
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 722-0747
Grades: 9-12
| 110 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Triumph Public High Schools-laredo South
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4620 S Lucy
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 723-0345
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
Rank: #1212.
F S Lara Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2901 E Travis St
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-7900
Grades: 6-12
| 52 students
Rank: n/an/a
Casa Esperanza Recovery Home
Alternative School
2417 La Pita Mangana
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-6452
Grades: 9-11
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenille Justice Alternative Program
Alternative School
111 Camino Nuevo Rd
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 523-5690
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
United Step Academy
Alternative School
5201 Bob Bullock Loop
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 764-6500
Grades: 6-12
| 144 students
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
Grades: 8-10
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Youth Recovery Home
Alternative School
402 Riverhill Loop
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 473-6452
Grades: 8-11
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
Youth Village Detention Center
Alternative School
111 Camino Nuevo Rd Hwy 359
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 473-6452
Grades: 7-11
| 21 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Laredo, Texas

Laredo, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
201 Lindenwood Dr
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-6201
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
5909 St Luke Blvd
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-6201
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Premier H S Of Laredo High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
1720 East Hillside Rd
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 723-7788
Grades: 9-12
| 173 students
201 Lindenwood Dr
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-6201
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
1003 Espejo Molina Rd
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 473-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
4001 Ave Los Presidentes
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 726-6419
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

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, John B Alexander High School and United High School.
How many public high schools are located in Laredo, TX?
18 public high schools are located in Laredo, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in Laredo, TX?
Laredo, TX public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

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