- Enrollment
- 2,124
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Laredo, TX
Hector J Garcia Early College H S
Federal NCES profile for Hector J Garcia Early College H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482679011365
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hector J Garcia Early College H S earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 11
- high schools in Laredo · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 81.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hector J Garcia Early College H S has class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hector J Garcia Early College H S ranks #1 of 11 high schools in Laredo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Hector J Garcia Early College H S held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 482679011365 · Laredo, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
392 enr · 20.6:1 · 81.2% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Nixon H S (2,124 students)
Hector J Garcia Early College H S held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hector J Garcia Early College H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nixon H S
Nixon H S
2,124 students
- Martin H S
Martin H S
1,975 students
- Dr Leo Cigarro
Dr Leo Cigarroa H S
1,379 students
- Lamar Middle
Lamar Middle
1,204 students
- Christen Middl
Christen Middle
1,115 students
- This school 392
Hector J Garcia Early College H S
392 students
What this shows Hector J Garcia Early College H S reports 392 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hector J Garcia Early College H S compares
Hector J Garcia Early College H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▲ 40% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.2% | ▲ 31% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
392
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 94% in Texas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,886
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 196 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.0%
White 0.3%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.0, Hector J Garcia Early College H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Laredo Isd reports $12,886 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hector J Garcia Early College H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nixon H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Martin H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr Leo Cigarroa H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lamar Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Christen Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hector J Garcia Early College H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,975
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,379
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~392 students)
- School of Business and Tourism at Contreras Learning Complex · Los Angeles, CA 392 students
- Contreras Learning Center-Academic Leadership Community · Los Angeles, CA 392 students
- Silver Valley High · Yermo, CA 392 students
- Center for International Education a Cambridge Associate Sch · Homestead, FL 392 students
Frequently asked questions about Hector J Garcia Early College H S
How many students attend Hector J Garcia Early College H S?
Hector J Garcia Early College H S has 392 students enrolled. It is a high school in Laredo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hector J Garcia Early College H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Hector J Garcia Early College H S is 20.6:1, which is 40% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hector J Garcia Early College H S?
81.2% of students at Hector J Garcia Early College H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hector J Garcia Early College H S?
The largest demographic group at Hector J Garcia Early College H S is Hispanic or Latino at 99.0% of enrollment, in Laredo, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hector J Garcia Early College H S?
Hector J Garcia Early College H S has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hector J Garcia Early College H S rank among high schools in Laredo?
By Resource Investment Index, Hector J Garcia Early College H S ranks #1 of 11 high schools in Laredo, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Laredo on the city page.
What other schools are in Laredo Isd?
Besides Hector J Garcia Early College H S, Laredo Isd also operates Nixon H S (2,124 students), Martin H S (1,975 students), and Dr Leo Cigarroa H S (1,379 students). See the Laredo Isd district page for the complete list.