HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE - LAREDO

4401 SAN FRANCISCO AVE BLD B
LAREDO, TX 78041

www.hselaredo.harmonytx.org/

Charter School 637 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Harmony School of Excellence – Laredo is a public charter school located in Laredo, Texas, serving students in grades K–8. As part of the statewide Harmony Public Schools network, the campus is known for its rigorous academic environment that places a strong emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). By integrating a project-based learning approach with a college-preparatory curriculum, the school aims to prepare students for success in higher education and future careers in an increasingly technological global economy.

Beyond its focus on STEM, Harmony School of Excellence is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive and culturally responsive learning community. The school emphasizes character development alongside academic achievement, aiming to instill core values like integrity and responsibility in its student body. With small class sizes and a focus on individualized attention, the school provides a structured environment designed to meet the diverse needs of Laredo’s youth, helping them develop both the technical skills and the critical thinking abilities necessary for lifelong learning.

637

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE - LAREDO
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	635
Asian	1

Hispanic
635 (99.7 %)
White
1 (0.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - SOUTH TEXAS
Phone:	(956)791-0007
Website:	http://www.hselaredo.harmonytx.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	637
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	547
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 178

Grade 10 175

Grade 11 143

Grade 12 141

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE - LAREDO
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	178
Grade 10	175
Grade 11	143
Grade 12	141

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE - LAREDO
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	287	45.1%
Male	350	54.9%

High School 9th - 12th