LOS FRESNOS UNITED

LOS FRESNOS UNITED is a Title I public secondary school that is part of the LOS FRESNOS CISD school district, located in SAN BENITO, TX with about 1,657 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 10th 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 103 teachers, LOS FRESNOS UNITED has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

LOS FRESNOS UNITED (LFU) is a unique campus within the Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District (LFCISD) that serves exclusively as the freshman academy for the district. Located in San Benito, Texas, the school is designed to bridge the transition between middle school and the main high school campus. By focusing solely on ninth-grade students, LFU provides a specialized environment that allows educators to address the specific academic and social-emotional needs of students as they enter their first year of secondary education.

The campus offers a comprehensive curriculum that mirrors the academic rigor of the district's upper-level high school while fostering a sense of community tailored to freshmen. With a strong emphasis on student success and college and career readiness, LOS FRESNOS UNITED utilizes its dedicated space to help students build foundational skills, participate in extracurricular activities, and acclimate to the expectations of high school life. Through its website and community involvement, LFU remains committed to the district’s mission of providing a supportive, high-achieving environment for all students before they advance to Los Fresnos High School.

For more information, contact LOS FRESNOS UNITED at (956) 254-5250 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.