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#862 of 883 private schools in TX

St Augustine High School

High School

1300 GALVESTON ST, Laredo, TX 78040

Private

Enrollment

335

Student-Teacher

14.8:1

Score

3.6

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Texas private schools

#862 of 883

In Laredo

#6 of 7

public schools

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St Augustine High School

3.6/10

High School in Laredo · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

St Augustine Elementary & Middle School

5.5/10

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8.7/10

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About St Augustine High School

St Augustine High School is a private high school in Laredo, TX. St Augustine High School serves approximately 335 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. St Augustine High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #862 of 883 private schools in TX.

How it compares2.7 pts below TX schools
  • This school 3.6 · Needs Improvement
  • TX avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

St Augustine High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How St Augustine High School compares to 16 public schools serving similar grades in Laredo, TX

Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
This School
vs
13.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
335
This School
vs
1,265
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
3.6
This School
vs
6.7
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 96.4% vs 0%
White 3% vs 0%
Black 0.3% vs 0%
Asian 0.3% vs 0%
St Augustine High School Laredo Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
St Augustine High School (this school) 3.6
NIXON H S 7.6
MARTIN H S 7.5
F S LARA ACADEMY 4.6
HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE - LAREDO 7.9
TRIUMPH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS-LAREDO NORTH 3.7
DR LEO CIGARROA H S 6.4
UNITED SOUTH H S 6.7
YOUTH RECOVERY HOME
TRIUMPH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS-LAREDO SOUTH 5.8
HECTOR J GARCIA EARLY COLLEGE H S 8.2
JOHN B ALEXANDER H S 7.4
LYNDON B JOHNSON 6.5
UNITED H S 7.9
WEBB COUNTY J J A E P
JUVENILLE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM
YOUTH VILLAGE DETENTION CENTER

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in TX.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C 2.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.8:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C 2.5 / 10
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School Day Length 6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,080
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C- 2.3 / 10
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Diversity Index 7%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
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Enrollment 335
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in TX

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Hispanic 96.4%
White 3.0%
Black 0.3%
Asian 0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1300 GALVESTON ST, Laredo, TX 78040

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Augustine High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. NIXON H S (rated 7.6/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is MARTIN H S (rated 7.5/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PREMIER H S OF LAREDO (rated 5.8/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Lewisville), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Laredo, see our Laredo schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.6 mi
School Distance Rating
ST AUGUSTINE ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL Laredo 0.0 mi 5.5
HEIGHTS EL Laredo 0.5 mi 8.7
DON JOSE GALLEGO Laredo 0.6 mi 5.8
BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL Laredo 0.6 mi 3.9
MEMORIAL MIDDLE Laredo 0.7 mi 8.4
PREMIER H S OF LAREDO Lewisville 0.7 mi 5.8
J C MARTIN JR EL Laredo 0.8 mi 9.3
RYAN EL Laredo 0.8 mi 8.4
TARVER EL Laredo 0.9 mi 7.9
LAMAR MIDDLE Laredo 0.9 mi 6.4
DAICHES EL Laredo 1.0 mi 8.2
NIXON H S Laredo 1.1 mi 7.6
T SANCHEZ EL / H OCHOA EL Laredo 1.2 mi 8.2
BRUNI EL Laredo 1.1 mi 7.9
D D HACHAR EL Laredo 1.2 mi 8.5
MILTON EL Laredo 1.3 mi 6.3
MARTIN H S Laredo 1.4 mi 7.5
F S LARA ACADEMY Laredo 1.6 mi 4.6
PIERCE EL Laredo 1.7 mi 8.4
CHRISTEN MIDDLE Laredo 1.6 mi 6.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 78040 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$35,742

Median Home Value

$116,500

Median Rent

$881/mo

Population

36,115

College Educated

8.8%

Homeownership

37.9%

Avg Commute

20.4 min

Poverty Rate

33.8%

Median Age

29.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Augustine High School

What grades does St Augustine High School serve?

St Augustine High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend St Augustine High School?

St Augustine High School has an enrollment of approximately 335 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Augustine High School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Augustine High School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Augustine High School rank in TX?

St Augustine High School ranks #862 of 883 private schools in TX.

What is St Augustine High School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Augustine High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Augustine High School a private school?

Yes, St Augustine High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Augustine High School a religious school?

St Augustine High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
65 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
45 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
335
Gender Split
45% M / 55% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Webb County

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