John B Alexander High School
School Overview
John B Alexander High School is a public Magnet school located in Laredo, Texas. It is a school in United Independent School District district.
According to the Texas state assessment result, 72% of students are proficient in Math learning and 58% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 2,792 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1 where a total of 165 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 2,792 students are attending John B Alexander High School. By gender, there are 1,405 and 1,387 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
John B Alexander High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 636 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 617 | 252 | 365 |
| Asian | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Black | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| White | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| IDEA program | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Total | 636 | 263 | 373 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 165 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for John B Alexander High School and the students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1. All teachers are certified. 93.3% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 165 | Students per teacher: 17 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 165 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 8 | 4.8% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3 | 1.8% |
| School counselors | 10 | Students per counselor: 279 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 3 | - |
| Security guards | 9 | - |
| Nurses | 3 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 49,169 Households |
| Population | 180,959 |
| Male | 90,825 |
| Female | 92,988 |
| Child Population | 77,326 |
| Total Housing Units | 53,590 Units |
| Average House Value | $146,200 |
| Average Rent Cost | $959 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.40% |
| Average Household Income | $57,178 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 74.59% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
John B Alexander High School offers 18 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 659 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 464 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at John B Alexander High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 18 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 659 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 160 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 182 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 558 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 464 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in United Independent School District
In United Independent School District, 53 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in LAREDO, Texas
6 private schools are serving students in LAREDO, Texas. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.