UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL

UNITED SOUTH H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the UNITED ISD school district, located in LAREDO, TX with about 3,262 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 189 teachers, UNITED SOUTH H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

United South High School is a prominent public secondary school located in Laredo, Texas, and is part of the United Independent School District (UISD). Serving a predominantly Hispanic community, the school is deeply integrated into the local culture of the Laredo area and plays a significant role in the academic and athletic landscape of the region. The campus is known for its large student body and provides a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce through various advanced placement and career-oriented programs.

In addition to its academic offerings, United South High School maintains a strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement, particularly through its competitive athletic programs and various student organizations. The school's identity is closely tied to its "Panther" pride, fostering a strong sense of community spirit among students, staff, and alumni. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub, with its official website acting as a primary resource for district policies, event calendars, and academic updates.

For more information, contact UNITED SOUTH H S at (956) 473-5400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4001 AVE LOS PRESIDENTES
LAREDO, TX 78046
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UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LAREDO, TX with about 3,262 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
UNITED ISD
Total Students:
3,262
Teachers:
189.86
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 3,262 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 100% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
99.7%
White
0.2%
Asian
0.1%
Black or African American
0.0%

Female
47.5%
Male
52.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.