United South High School
School Overview
United South 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, 80% of students are proficient in Math learning and 43% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 3,261 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1 where a total of 192 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 3,261 students are attending United South High School. By gender, there are 1,713 and 1,548 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
United South High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 441 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 440 | 203 | 237 |
| White | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| in LEP Program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 441 | 203 | 238 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 192 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for United South High School and the students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1. All teachers are certified. 89.6% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 192 | Students per teacher: 17 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 192 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 7 | 3.6% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 13 | 6.8% |
| School counselors | 10 | Students per counselor: 326 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
United South High School offers 13 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 575 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 343 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at United South High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 13 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 575 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 87 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 85 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 516 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 343 | |
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.