United High School

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United High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2811 United Ave,  Laredo, TX
United Independent School District
4.1
3.7
3,463 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Alberto Aleman Jr
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
69%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.68
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
B
College Prep
B+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.68
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
69%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
211
Full Time Teachers
211
Teachers in First or Second Year
5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1110
Math
550
Verbal
560
Average ACT
23
Math
23
English
22
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
72.5%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
19%
State Average
16%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
362:1

Student Diversity

Male
52%
Female
48%
Hispanic
97.5%
White
1.6%
Asian
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Black
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Texas A&M International University 1,483 Students
Texas A&M University 1,247 Students
The University of Texas at San Antonio 1,226 Students
University of Texas - Austin 1,218 Students
Laredo College 872 Students
Texas State University 722 Students
Baylor University 488 Students
University of the Incarnate Word 453 Students
Rice University 443 Students
University of Houston 438 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 299 Students
Biology 292 Students
Nursing 287 Students
Psychology 209 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 183 Students
Mechanical Engineering 140 Students
Computer Science 133 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 128 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 124 Students
Engineering 111 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 821 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/26/2026
United High School has been a great campus to me. They have so many activities and everyone is just friendly and supportive. The coach's are the nicest ever and always help you in sports to be better. The teachers are wonderful and always go out of there way to do more for you and the class. The staff is great, super friendly and always wanting to help.
5.0 Junior
3/8/2026
It's a amazing school with great teachers and knowledge. United High School is a good opportunity to be in and learn more than what you think.
5.0 Senior
8/20/2025
Overall, I enjoyed being a student in United High School and I believe it is the best high school in Laredo due to its students.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/26/2012
Organized with a capital O! My son just registered for the 9th grade and this his first year at a public school and the staff were very welcoming and friendly during the process. The UHS school administrators are to be commended on how organized they run this school. My son comes from a small charte...
5.0 parent
6/5/2008
1.0 parent
11/19/2007

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United High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Laredo, TX and is served by the United Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 3,463 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 69% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. United High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.68, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1110 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $339,889. Discover additional schools in the area, like Power Christian Academy, United Day School, San Isidro El, and more. Learn more about what Laredo has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near United High School.

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