NIXON H S

2000 PLUM
LAREDO, TX 78043

2,218 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Nixon High School, located on Plum Street in Laredo, Texas, is a prominent secondary institution within the Laredo Independent School District (LISD). As a cornerstone of the local community, the school serves a diverse student body and is well-regarded for its strong emphasis on academic achievement, college readiness, and career technical education. The campus is deeply integrated into the cultural fabric of Laredo, maintaining a long-standing tradition of fostering student growth through a combination of rigorous coursework and active engagement in extracurricular activities.

Beyond its academic offerings, Nixon High School is recognized for its vibrant school spirit, particularly in its competitive athletics programs and various student organizations. The school focuses on preparing its graduates for the challenges of higher education and the workforce by providing a supportive environment that encourages leadership and personal development. By prioritizing both scholastic success and community involvement, Nixon High School remains a vital educational hub dedicated to the long-term advancement of its students in the Laredo region.

2,218

Total Students

152.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NIXON H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	2,189
Black	1
Asian	4

Hispanic
2,189 (98.7 %)
White
24 (1.1 %)
Asian
4 (0.2 %)
Black
1 (0.0 %)

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)273-7400
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,218
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	152.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,859
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	172

* 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 9 613

Grade 10 538

Grade 11 503

Grade 12 564

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for NIXON H S
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	613
Grade 10	538
Grade 11	503
Grade 12	564

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for NIXON H S
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,088	49.1%
Male	1,130	50.9%

High School 7th - 12th