Is Hector J Garcia Early College High School a good school?

Yes! Hector J Garcia Early College High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 36 th of 1987 Texas high schools.

How many students attend Hector J Garcia Early College High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 383 students attended Hector J Garcia Early College High School.

What is the racial makeup of Hector J Garcia Early College High School?

Students at Hector J Garcia Early College High School are 98% Hispanic.

Hector J Garcia Early College High School

Summary:

Hector J Garcia Early College High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Laredo, Texas, with a student population of 399 and a predominantly Hispanic student body (98.75%). This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top high schools in Texas, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and exceptional academic performance, graduation rates, and college readiness.

Hector J Garcia Early College High School stands out for its consistently high academic performance, maintaining a statewide ranking between 9th and 36th out of over 1,800 high schools in Texas over the past 8 years. The school boasts a 100% 4-year graduation rate, far exceeding the state and Laredo Independent School District averages, and has extremely low dropout rates ranging from 0.0% to 0.2% over the past 5 years. Additionally, the school's STAAR EOC test scores in core subjects are significantly higher than the Laredo ISD and Texas state averages, indicating a strong focus on college preparedness.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Dr Leo Cigarroa High School, United South High School, and Martin High School, Hector J Garcia Early College High School significantly outperforms them in academic performance, graduation rates, and college readiness. This exceptional school serves as a model for supporting economically disadvantaged students, with 88.22% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, yet still achieving outstanding academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

5201 University Blvd
Laredo, TX 78041

(956) 273-7700

District: Laredo Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
36^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,267

Student/teacher ratio: 21.2

Number of students: 383

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

98.4%

Asian:

0.5%

Two or more races:

0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 89.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hector J Garcia Early College High School ranks better than 98.2% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 4 ranked high schools in the Laredo Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.64. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hector J Garcia Early College High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (98.4%), Asian (0.5%), two or more races (0.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 89.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Laredo Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hector J Garcia Early College High School is 21.2. 4 high schools in the Laredo Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Hector J Garcia Early College High School employs 18 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hector J Garcia Early College High School is $8,267. 4 high schools in the Laredo Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hector J Garcia Early College High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hector J Garcia Early College High School 36^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Hector J Garcia Early College High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

Laredo Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Laredo Independent School District (Isd) 390^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hector J Garcia Early College High School

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Rank History for all students at Hector J Garcia Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2007	86.13	39^th	1497	97.4%
2008	89.06	13^th	1510	99.1%
2009	81.95	87^th	1539	94.3%
2010	81.37	55^th	1568	96.5%
2011	80.79	66^th	1672	96.1%
2012	69.02	308^th	1603	80.8%
2013	76.94	193^rd	1652	88.3%
2014	75.93	232^nd	1734	86.6%
2015	77.87	169^th	1743	90.3%
2016	80.94	78^th	1762	95.6%
2017	93.17	37^th	1777	97.9%
2018	96.35	9^th	1797	99.5%
2019	94.34	13^th	1857	99.3%
2021	92.99	22^nd	1861	98.8%
2022	91.97	35^th	1876	98.1%
2023	93.10	23^rd	1961	98.8%
2024	91.64	36^th	1987	98.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hector J Garcia Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	99.99	4^th	1113	99.6%
2019	99.70	10^th	1136	99.1%
2022	92.71	54^th	1278	95.8%
2023	96.56	31^st	1371	97.7%
2024	93.55	42^nd	1435	97.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hector J Garcia Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	98.04	9^th	1794	99.5%
2019	96.64	18^th	1818	99.0%
2021	95.11	26^th	1848	98.6%
2022	94.47	37^th	1847	98.0%
2023	96.35	14^th	1897	99.3%
2024	94.97	24^th	1883	98.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Hector J Garcia Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	94.48	15^th	1781	99.2%
2019	93.26	14^th	1798	99.2%
2021	95.39	8^th	1815	99.6%
2022	86.75	87^th	1841	95.3%
2023	92.04	21^st	1891	98.9%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Hector J Garcia Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	72.95	6^th	1137	99.5%
2019	64.66	466^th	1145	59.3%
2021	65.60	500^th	1177	57.5%
2022	67.19	422^nd	1172	64.0%
2023	72.34	58^th	1182	95.1%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Hector J Garcia Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	98.50	16^th	1810	99.1%
2021	96.42	19^th	1829	99.0%
2022	93.93	41^st	1837	97.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Hector J Garcia Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	97.09	3^rd	1803	99.8%
2019	94.61	13^th	1824	99.3%
2021	95.31	12^th	1840	99.3%
2022	94.45	17^th	1853	99.1%
2023	92.92	28^th	1913	98.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hector J Garcia Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	97.14	6^th	1691	99.6%
2019	95.65	13^th	1714	99.2%
2021	94.67	18^th	1743	99.0%
2022	93.87	28^th	1762	98.4%
2023	95.39	14^th	1820	99.2%
2024	93.55	24^th	1804	98.7%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Hector J Garcia Early College High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	3	0	2	97	n/a	n/a	102
2008	5	0	2	194	n/a	n/a	201
2009	6	0	2	294	n/a	n/a	302
2010	6	0	3	372	n/a	n/a	381
2011	4	0	4	382	0	0	390
2012	2	0	5	388	0	0	395
2013	3	0	9	398	0	0	410
2014	3	0	11	402	0	0	416
2015	4	0	11	407	0	0	422
2016	2	0	6	419	0	0	427
2017	2	0	3	427	0	0	432
2018	1	1	2	434	0	0	438
2019	2	0	2	416	0	0	420
2020	1	0	1	428	0	0	430
2021	1	0	2	422	0	1	426
2022	1	1	1	395	0	1	399
2023	1	1	1	394	0	2	399
2024	1	1	2	377	0	2	383

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hector J Garcia Early College High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	102	6.0	17.0	73.5
2008	201	13.0	15.5	62.2
2009	302	13.8	21.9	0
2010	381	15.7	24.1	0
2011	390	16.0	24.3	0
2012	395	16.1	24.5	0
2013	410	16.1	25.3	93.4
2014	416	17.8	23.2	92.1
2015	422	17.0	24.8	91.9
2016	427	17.0	25.1	95.1
2017	432	18.7	23.0	78.5
2018	438	19.0	23.0	85.6
2019	420	19.0	22.1	87.1
2020	430	18.8	22.7	88.4
2021	426	19.0	22.4	90.8
2022	399	18.7	21.3	86.7
2023	399	19.0	21.0	88.2
2024	383	18.0	21.2	89.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hector J Garcia Early College High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	102	6.0	17.0	73.5
2008	201	13.0	15.5	62.2
2009	302	13.8	21.9	0
2010	381	15.7	24.1	0
2011	390	16.0	24.3	0
2012	395	16.1	24.5	0
2013	410	16.1	25.3	93.4
2014	416	17.8	23.2	92.1
2015	422	17.0	24.8	91.9
2016	427	17.0	25.1	95.1
2017	432	18.7	23.0	78.5
2018	438	19.0	23.0	85.6
2019	420	19.0	22.1	87.1
2020	430	18.8	22.7	88.4
2021	426	19.0	22.4	90.8
2022	399	18.7	21.3	86.7
2023	399	19.0	21.0	88.2
2024	383	18.0	21.2	89.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hector J Garcia Early College High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$509 (5.1%)	$9,441 (94.9%)	$9,951
2020	$1,147 (14.2%)	$6,921 (85.8%)	$8,067
2021	$736 (8.9%)	$7,532 (91.1%)	$8,267

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hector J Garcia Early College High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 13^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 23^rd of 1961 High schools	0.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Hector J Garcia Early College High School)	96	94	2%
End of Course Biology (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))	37	28	9%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Hector J Garcia Early College High School)	88	91	3%
End of Course English I Reading (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))	18	27	9%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Hector J Garcia Early College High School)	100	100
End of Course English II Reading (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))	19	19
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	57	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	420	399	5%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	416	394	5.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	2	1	50%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	87.1%	88.2%	1.1%

Schools Near Hector J Garcia Early College High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hector J Garcia Early College High School	Public	9-12	5201 University Blvd	Laredo	78041	Webb County	Laredo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 273-7700	383	18	21.2	89.6%	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	377 (98.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	91.6	36^th of 1987 public high schools	98.2%		93.1	23^rd of 1961 public high schools	98.8%	13		86.0	100.0			$8,267	$736	$7,532
John B Alexander High School	Public	9-12	3600 E Del Mar	Laredo	78041	Webb County	United Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 473-5800	3,178	176	18.0	59.1%	17 (0.5%)	1 (0.0%)	3,138 (98.7%)	20 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.0%)	1 (0.0%)	63.2	598^th of 1987 public high schools	69.9%		61.8	641^st of 1961 public high schools	67.3%	43	53.6	60.4	69.6	65.2	79.2	$9,543	$1,289	$8,254
Triumph Public High Schools-Laredo North	Public, Charter	9-12	1230 Townlake Dr	Laredo	78041	Webb County	Triumph Public High Schools-Laredo	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 722-0747	148	8	17.7		0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	148 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7.6	1828^th of 1987 public high schools	8.0%		8.1	1787^th of 1961 public high schools	8.9%	41	16.7	23.5	13.6	21.7	36.2	$13,447	$3,631	$9,816
F S Lara Academy	Public	6-12	2901 E Travis St	Laredo	78043	Webb County	Laredo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(956) 273-7900	55	17	3.2	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)						$123,428	$3,069	$120,360
Nixon High School	Public	9-12	2000 Plum	Laredo	78043	Webb County	Laredo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 273-7400	2,099	153	13.7	96.1%	16 (0.8%)	2 (0.1%)	2,080 (99.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11.7	1763^rd of 1987 public high schools	11.3%		13	1704^th of 1961 public high schools	13.1%	59	31.1	27.0	25.9	25.1	9.1	$10,397	$1,583	$8,814
United High School	Public	9-12	2811 United Ave	Laredo	78045	Webb County	United Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 473-5600	3,567	220	16.1	62.2%	40 (1.1%)	6 (0.2%)	3,501 (98.1%)	14 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.1%)	65.8	535^th of 1987 public high schools	73.1%		62	639^th of 1961 public high schools	67.4%	104	57.0	62.3	74.4	72.6	66.0	$9,657	$1,285	$8,371
Harmony School Of Excellence - Laredo	Public, Charter	9-12	4401 San Francisco Ave Bld B	Laredo	78041	Webb County	Harmony Public Schools - South Texas	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 791-0007	679	44	15.4	90.0%	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	678 (99.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	63.9	580^th of 1987 public high schools	70.8%		50.3	922^nd of 1961 public high schools	53.0%	342	70.1	67.8	57.9	63.0	76.4	$9,734	$938	$8,796
Premier H S Of Laredo	Public, Charter	9-12	2201 Chihuahua St	Laredo	78043	Webb County	Premier High Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 723-7788	139	6	23.1	99.3%	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	137 (98.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12	1755^th of 1987 public high schools	11.7%		6.7	1811^th of 1961 public high schools	7.6%	56	41.7	17.4	20.0	38.1	26.3	$6,723	$617	$6,106
Martin High School	Public	9-12	2002 San Bernardo Ave	Laredo	78040	Webb County	Laredo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 273-7100	1,978	145	13.6	99.5%	12 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1,966 (99.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19.2	1632^nd of 1987 public high schools	17.9%		10.2	1748^th of 1961 public high schools	10.9%	116	18.4	46.4	35.3	9.7	50.6	$11,198	$1,443	$9,755
United South High School	Public	9-12	4001 Ave Los Presidentes	Laredo	78046	Webb County	United Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 473-5400	3,252	190	17.1	84.8%	4 (0.1%)	3 (0.1%)	3,237 (99.5%)	7 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.0%)	41	1152^nd of 1987 public high schools	42.0%		36.2	1258^th of 1961 public high schools	35.8%	106	52.7	47.3	48.4	47.0	65.0	$9,734	$1,408	$8,326

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