MARTIN H S

2002 SAN BERNARDO AVE
LAREDO, TX 78040

1,914 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Martin High School, located at 2002 San Bernardo Ave in Laredo, Texas, is a historic institution serving the Laredo Independent School District (LISD). As one of the oldest schools in the city, it carries a deep sense of tradition and community pride. The school is known for its distinctive architectural heritage and its long-standing role as a focal point for academic and extracurricular development for students in the downtown Laredo area.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. Beyond its core academic programs, Martin High School is well-regarded for its vibrant school spirit, particularly in athletics and fine arts, which serve to connect the current student body with generations of alumni. By balancing its rich historical identity with modern educational initiatives, the school continues to play a vital role in fostering student success and community engagement within the Laredo region.

1,914

Total Students

140.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

103.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MARTIN H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	1,904

Hispanic
1,904 (99.5 %)
White
10 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	LAREDO ISD
Phone:	(956)273-7100
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	1,914
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	140.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,958
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 9 538

Grade 10 507

Grade 11 427

Grade 12 442