Hector J Garcia Early College H S
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Laredo, Texas 78041 · Laredo ISD
#376 of 1,419 high schools in Texas
#5118 of 16,910 nationally
About Hector J Garcia Early College H S
Hector J Garcia Early College H S is a public high located in Laredo, in the Laredo ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 392 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 62.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 376th of 1,419 ranked high schools in Texas. Its strongest component is math proficiency (98th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 392.
There are 76 schools in Laredo; Hector J Garcia Early College H S ranks 8th of 76 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)95%
- Reading proficiency (30%)87%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)89.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)20.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Hector J Garcia Early College H S by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 20.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 87%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 95%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Hector J Garcia Early College H S
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
John B Alexander H S
Laredo · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,171 students · 1.7 km away
Col Santos Benavides El
Laredo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
790 students · 2.8 km away
Roberto J Santos El
Laredo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
584 students · 3.6 km away
United Middle
Laredo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
999 students · 4.1 km away
Matias de Llano El
Laredo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students · 4.2 km away
Charles Borchers El
Laredo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
456 students · 4.3 km away
Elias Herrera Middle
Laredo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,146 students · 4.4 km away
Trautmann El
Laredo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
661 students · 4.6 km away
Newman El
Laredo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
365 students · 4.7 km away
DR Malakoff El
Laredo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
599 students · 4.7 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hector J Garcia Early College H S a good school?
Hector J Garcia Early College H S has a Success Index (US) of 62.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #376 of 1,419 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Hector J Garcia Early College H S rank in Texas?
Hector J Garcia Early College H S ranks #376 of 1,419 high schools in Texas and #5118 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hector J Garcia Early College H S?
Hector J Garcia Early College H S had 392 students in 2025.
Is Hector J Garcia Early College H S a elementary school or a high school?
Hector J Garcia Early College H S is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hector J Garcia Early College H S?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hector J Garcia Early College H S; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.