UNITED SOUTH H S

4001 AVE LOS PRESIDENTES
LAREDO, TX 78046

www.uisd.net

3,252 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

United South High School is a prominent public secondary school located in Laredo, Texas, and is part of the United Independent School District (UISD). Serving a predominantly Hispanic community, the school is deeply integrated into the local culture of the Laredo area and plays a significant role in the academic and athletic landscape of the region. The campus is known for its large student body and provides a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce through various advanced placement and career-oriented programs.

In addition to its academic offerings, United South High School maintains a strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement, particularly through its competitive athletic programs and various student organizations. The school's identity is closely tied to its "Panther" pride, fostering a strong sense of community spirit among students, staff, and alumni. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub, with its official website acting as a primary resource for district policies, event calendars, and academic updates.

3,252

Total Students

193.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for UNITED SOUTH H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	3,237
Black	3
Asian	7

Hispanic
3,237 (99.5%)
Asian
7 (0.2%)
White
5 (0.2%)
Black
3 (0.1%)

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:	UNITED ISD
Phone:	(956)473-5400
Website:	http://www.uisd.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3,252
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	193.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,665
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 9 825

Grade 10 833

Grade 11 756

Grade 12 838