United High School
School Overview
United 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, 87% of students are proficient in Math learning and 61% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 4,389 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 19 to 1 where a total of 229 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 4,389 students are attending United High School. By gender, there are 2,332 and 2,057 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
United High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 773 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 756 | 398 | 358 |
| Asian | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 8 | 3 | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| IDEA program | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 773 | 406 | 367 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 229 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for United High School and the students to teacher ratio is 19 to 1. All teachers are certified. 95.2% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 229 | Students per teacher: 19 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 229 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 8 | 3.5% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3 | 1.3% |
| School counselors | 11 | Students per counselor: 399 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 2 | - |
| Security guards | 11 | - |
| 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
United High School offers 17 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 1,021 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 750 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at United High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 17 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 1,021 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 326 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 154 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 833 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 750 | |
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.