- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Laredo, TX
United South H S
Federal NCES profile for United South H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484365006922
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
United South H S earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #4 of 11
- high schools in Laredo · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 85.1%
- free-lunch eligible
United South H S has class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, United South H S ranks #4 of 11 high schools in Laredo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
United South H S held near 3,252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 192.4 → 189.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 484365006922 · Laredo, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
3,252 enr · 16.9:1 · 85.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: United H S (3,463 students)
United South H S held near 3,252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 192.4 → 189.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
United South H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- United H S
United H S
3,463 students
- This school
United South H S
3,252 students
- Lyndon B Johns
Lyndon B Johnson
3,240 students
- John B Alexand
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 United South H S reports 3,252 students on the CCD universe file.
How United South H S compares
United South 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.1% | ▲ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,252 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,252
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 79% in Texas - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
88
in-school suspensions + 290 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.5%
White 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.0, United South H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
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 United South H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| United H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lyndon B Johnson | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John B Alexander H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elias Herrera Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| United Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to United South H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,240
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 3,171
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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 (~3,252 students)
Frequently asked questions about United South H S
How many students attend United South H S?
United South H S has 3,252 students enrolled. It is a high school in Laredo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 3,243 (2022-23) → 3,252 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at United South H S?
The student-teacher ratio at United South H S is 16.9:1, which is 15% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at United South H S?
85.1% of students at United South H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of United South H S?
The largest demographic group at United South H S is Hispanic or Latino at 99.5% of enrollment, in Laredo, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for United South H S?
United South H S has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does United South H S rank among high schools in Laredo?
By Resource Investment Index, United South H S ranks #4 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 United South H S, United Isd also operates United H S (3,463 students), Lyndon B Johnson (3,240 students), and John B Alexander H S (3,171 students). See the United Isd district page for the complete list.