The Laredo Independent School District is made up of 33 educational institutions: 20 elementary schools, four middle schools, and three comprehensive high schools. Laredo ISD offers the following magnet/specialty schools to assist students in meeting their goals and dreams:
~ Vidal M. Treviño School of Communications and Fine Arts located across the street from Nixon High School,
~ the Dr. Dennis D. Cantu Health Science Early College High School located at Martin High School,
~ the Sabas Perez Early College Academy for Engineering located at Cigarroa High School,
~ Hector Garcia Early College High School located at Texas A&M International University,
~ Cigarroa High School Pathways in Technology Early College High School located at Cigarroa High School,
~ Business, Industry and Public Service Early College Academy located at J.W. Lara Academy, which serves as the District’s alternative education site, and
~ Jose A. Valdez High School, which serves as the District’s Non-Traditional High School. The district has a yearly average of 25,000 enrolled students and over 4,500 employees striving for academic excellence. At the Laredo ISD, learning is the key to a bright and successful future. By setting high standards, the district plays a crucial role in preparing students to meet the challenges and demands of today's high-tech and multicultural workplace. Laredo ISD is home to eight United States Department of Education Blue Ribbon Schools and eight Educational Research Partnership (ERP) Honor Roll Schools. The Texas Education Agency rates Laredo ISD as a Recognized School District with a Post Secondary Readiness Distinction.
