Hector J Garcia Early College H S
Laredo, TX · Laredo ISD · Grades 9-12
24th of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 99%· Stable
Hector J Garcia Early College H S ranking
SchoolRow ranks Hector J Garcia Early College H S 24th of 1,669 Texas high schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 99% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 99th in 2019 to 99th in 2025.
Hector J Garcia Early College H S test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 208 students tested
Hector J Garcia Early College H S students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 383 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 96.6% | 98.4% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| Asian | 2.6% | 0.5% | ▼ 2.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Hector J Garcia Early College H S
Typical home value $249K in zip 78041 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Hector J Garcia Early College H S
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9John B Alexander H SUnited ISD · 1 mi away247th of 1,669
ELA 72% · Math 59% - 1Triumph Public High Schools-Laredo NorthTriumph Public High Schools Central Texas · 3.2 mi away · charter1,607th of 1,669
ELA 9% · Math 7% - –F S Lara AcademyLaredo ISD · 3.3 mi away
- 6Nixon H SLaredo ISD · 3.8 mi away712th of 1,669
ELA 45% · Math 49% - 10United H SUnited ISD · 4.2 mi away165th of 1,669
ELA 72% · Math 69% - 6Harmony School of Excellence - LaredoHarmony Public Schools - South Texas · 4.4 mi away · charter696th of 1,669
ELA 44% · Math 52% - 4Premier H S of LaredoPremier High Schools · 4.9 mi away · charter1,152nd of 1,669
ELA 35% · Math 33% - 6Martin H SLaredo ISD · 5.4 mi away713th of 1,669
ELA 41% · Math 53%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Hector J Garcia Early College H S in?
Hector J Garcia Early College H S is part of the Laredo ISD district in Laredo, Texas.
Is Hector J Garcia Early College H S a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Hector J Garcia Early College H S 24th of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 99% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Hector J Garcia Early College H S?
Hispanic 98% (383 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Hector J Garcia Early College H S cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78041 is $249K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.