Hector J Garcia Early College H S
Laredo, TX · Laredo ISD
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Rural, fringe
24th of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 99%· Stable
5201 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Laredo, TX 78041
(956)273-7700NCES ID 482679011365Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 208 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 383 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2006, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 97.9% | 98.4% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Asian | 1.0% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| White | 1.0% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2006. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $249K in zip 78041 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Hector J Garcia Early College H S
- #247John B Alexander H SUnited ISD · 1 mi away247th of 1,669
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ELA 44% ▼51 · Math 52% ▼27Compare - #1152Premier H S of LaredoPremier High Schools · 4.9 mi away · charter1,152nd of 1,669
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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.