TXHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24
JOHN B ALEXANDER H S — School Profile & District Info
High|LAREDO, Texas|UNITED ISD
LAREDO, TX 78041
School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
3,178
Student:Teacher
18.1:1
Locale
Urban
District
UNITED ISDEcon. Disadvantaged
59.1%
Phone
(956)473-5800School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
59%
84th percentile in TX
Math Proficiency
36%
55th percentile in TX
Graduation Rate
98%
Chronic Absenteeism
7.9%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
18 courses offered
657 students enrolled
Gifted & Talented
725 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
336 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
975 test takers
Athletics
17 sports, 36 teams
758 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18.7:1
Worse than average in TXTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
2,980
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
169.87
100% fully certified
Counselors
9.3999996
Nurses
3
School Resource Officers
5
Security Staff
9
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,037
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$6,732
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$13,822
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 21%State 33%Local 46%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$213,341
+2.5% 1yr+15.8% 5yr
Laredo, TX metro area
Community Need Level
High
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
34.0%
Below 150% poverty line
5.9%
Unemployment rate
28.4%
Uninsured residents
31.1%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
6,879
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
6,535
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
3,028 (46%)
Other Health Impairment
1,190 (18%)
Autism
840 (13%)
Speech/Language Impairment
511 (8%)
Intellectual Disability
504 (8%)
Emotional Disturbance
223 (3%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
3,171
Current enrollment
Growing(+10% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about JOHN B ALEXANDER H S
JOHN B ALEXANDER H S currently enrolls 3,178 students across High grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in TX.
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