Education
The Laredo community is made up of two districts, Laredo Independent School District and United Independent School District. The goal of each school district, is to work together with the students, parents, teachers, and administrators, in the quest of having excellence in education. Learning is the key to a bright and successful future. By setting high standards, the districts play a crucial role in preparing the students to meet the challenges and demands of today's high-tech, multi-cultural work place.
A. ENROLLMENT
Total Enrollment: 65,900 (Both Districts)
# of H.S. graduates: 2,866 per year (Both Districts)
Major I. S. D.: LISD - Inside City Limits
UISD - Inside & Outside City Limits
B. SUMMARY OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES
|
|
UISD |
LISD |
Parochial/Private |
|
Elementary schools |
26 |
20 |
29 |
|
Middle schools |
8 |
4 |
5 |
|
High schools |
4 |
3 |
4 |
Magnet Schools:
LISD
- Vidal M. Trevino School of Communications & Fine Arts for visual and performing arts which includes the district’s alternative schools: Martin, Nixon, Cigarroa, Francisco Lara Middle and High School Academy, Early College High School.
UISD - Business Magnet, Health Professions Magnet School and Engineering Magnet School for outstanding students.
C. ADULT EDUCATION
G.E.D. (Level 4), Laredo Community College, conducts customized training courses as requested by businesses and industries.
D. PUBLIC SCHOOL VOCATIONAL
LISD- DECA, FHA, FFA, VOE, HOSA
UISD- DECA, FHA, FFA, VOE, HOSA
E. OTHER VOCATIONAL TRAINING
American Driving School Inc., Laredo Beauty College, Laredo Driver Training School Inc., and TCR Computer Training Center.
F. SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Ruthe B. Cowl Rehabilitation Center, Laredo State Center, LISD Vidal Trevino Magnet School for Communications and Fine Arts and UISD Business Magnet School & Health Professions Magnet School.
G. HIGHER EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES (City, County, State)
| Name |
Miles |
A.A. |
B.S. |
M.S. |
Ph.D. |
| Laredo Community College |
0 |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
| Texas A & M International University |
0 |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Texas A & M University - Kingsville |
120 |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| University of Texas at San Antonio |
150 |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Southwest Texas State - San Marcos |
200 |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
| University of Texas at Austin |
230 |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Texas A & M University - College Station |
345 |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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