- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Laredo, TX
John B Alexander H S
Federal NCES profile for John B Alexander H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484365007094
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John B Alexander H S earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #6 of 11
- high schools in Laredo · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 59.5%
- free-lunch eligible
John B Alexander H S has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John B Alexander H S ranks #6 of 11 high schools in Laredo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+108 students YoY
John B Alexander H S held near 3,178 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+108 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 168.8 → 176.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+108 students YoY 484365007094 · Laredo, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
3,171 enr · 18.9:1 · 59.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: United H S (3,463 students)
John B Alexander H S held near 3,178 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+108 headcount). Teacher FTE added 168.8 → 176.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
John B Alexander H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- United H S
United H S
3,463 students
- United South H
United South H S
3,252 students
- Lyndon B Johns
Lyndon B Johnson
3,240 students
- This school
John B Alexander H S
3,171 students
- Elias Herrera 1,146
Elias Herrera Middle
1,146 students
- United Middle 999
United Middle
999 students
What this shows John B Alexander H S reports 3,171 students on the CCD universe file.
How John B Alexander H S compares
John B Alexander 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 29% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.5% | ▼ 4% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,171 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,171
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Texas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,037
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
Counselors9.4 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
155
in-school suspensions + 133 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.7%
Asian 0.6%
White 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.6, John B Alexander H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for United Isd reports $12,037 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John B Alexander H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| United H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| United South H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lyndon B Johnson | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elias Herrera Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| United Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John B Alexander H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,252
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 3,240
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,146
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~3,171 students)
Frequently asked questions about John B Alexander H S
How many students attend John B Alexander H S?
John B Alexander H S has 3,171 students enrolled. It is a high school in Laredo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 3,070 (2022-23) → 3,178 (2023-24), nearly flat (+108).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John B Alexander H S?
The student-teacher ratio at John B Alexander H S is 18.9:1, which is 29% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John B Alexander H S?
59.5% of students at John B Alexander H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John B Alexander H S?
The largest demographic group at John B Alexander H S is Hispanic or Latino at 98.7% of enrollment, in Laredo, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John B Alexander H S?
John B Alexander H S has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 John B Alexander H S rank among high schools in Laredo?
By Resource Investment Index, John B Alexander H S ranks #6 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 United Isd?
Besides John B Alexander H S, United Isd also operates United H S (3,463 students), United South H S (3,252 students), and Lyndon B Johnson (3,240 students). See the United Isd district page for the complete list.