Excellent
#1206 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 14% in state
Hector J Garcia Early College H S
High School · Laredo ISD · Laredo, TX
A Laredo ISD high school where students score 53 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5201 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Laredo, TX 78041
- Math 83% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 97% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hector J Garcia Early College H S score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 90% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hector J Garcia Early College H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,849/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Laredo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,007
Median home value
$216,700
Median rent
$956/mo
College educated
28.2%
Homeownership
54.3%
Poverty rate
18.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78041; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John B Alexander H SEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 3,178 | Compare → |
| Triumph Public High Schools-laredo NorthCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.7 | 9–12 | 3.2 mi | 148 | Compare → |
| F S Lara AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–12 | 3.3 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| Superior Academy of LoredoPrivate · tuition | 2.7private | 12 | 3.6 mi | 50 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Laredo ISD
- Schools in district
- 30
- Rank in district
- #14 of 29
- District spending per student
- $12,886NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 38.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hector J Garcia Early College H S is listed in LAREDO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hector J Garcia Early College H S
Hector J Garcia Early College H S is a public high school in Laredo, TX, part of Laredo ISD, serving approximately 383 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,206 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hector J Garcia Early College H S
What grades does Hector J Garcia Early College H S serve?
Hector J Garcia Early College H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Hector J Garcia Early College H S?
Hector J Garcia Early College H S has an enrollment of approximately 383 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hector J Garcia Early College H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Hector J Garcia Early College H S is 21.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hector J Garcia Early College H S rank in TX?
Hector J Garcia Early College H S ranks #1,206 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Hector J Garcia Early College H S's MySchoolScout rating?
Hector J Garcia Early College H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hector J Garcia Early College H S?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hector J Garcia Early College H S has 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hector J Garcia Early College H S a charter school?
No, Hector J Garcia Early College H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hector J Garcia Early College H S a Title I school?
No, Hector J Garcia Early College H S is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hector J Garcia Early College H S?
89.6% of students at Hector J Garcia Early College H S qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 383
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Webb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.6%
- Phone
- (956) 273-7700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 78041)
- 47,089
- Area average commute
- 17.9 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78041; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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