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John B Alexander High School

United Independent School District

John B Alexander High School

Laredo, Texas

3,070 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(956)473-5800School Website

#115

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3,070

Students

18.2:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot
Key metrics at a glance
Avg SAT Score

1,120

B+

out of 1600
Good
Avg ACT Score

26

A-

out of 36
Good
AP Courses

18

A

courses offered
Excellent
AP Enrollment

24%

C

of students
Good
Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

B-

students per teacher
Average
Graduation Rate

96%

A+

Excellent
Reading Proficiency

75%

A-

Good
Math Proficiency

56%

B

Average
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Academic Resources

Typical courses and practice resources for students at John B Alexander High School

Biology
9

Cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology

AP Biology
AP

College-level biology with lab component

Chemistry
9

Atomic structure, reactions, and stoichiometry

AP Chemistry
AP

College-level chemistry with lab component

Physics
9

Mechanics, waves, electricity, and magnetism

AP Physics 1
AP

Algebra-based mechanics and waves

Environmental Science
9

Ecosystems, human impact, and sustainability

AP Environmental Science
AP

College-level environmental science

World History
9

Global civilizations from ancient to modern times

AP World History
AP

College-level world history analysis

U.S. History
9

American history from colonization to present

AP U.S. History
AP

College-level American history

Standardized Test Dates

Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at John B Alexander High School.

National Tests

August 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026

ISEE — Fall Testing Season

Testing window

August 3, 2026 – June 30, 2027

SSAT — Flex Testing

Testing window

August 28, 2026

SAT — National

Registration deadline

September 1, 2026

ACT — National

Late registration deadline

September 1, 2026

SAT — National

Late registration deadline

September 4, 2026

SAT — National

Score release
+75 more national tests this school year

State Assessments

November 30, 2026 – December 11, 2026

STAAR — Fall EOC

Testing window
TX

February 15, 2027 – March 26, 2027

TELPAS

Testing window
TX

February 15, 2027 – March 26, 2027

TELPAS Alternate

Testing window
TX

March 15, 2027 – April 16, 2027

STAAR — Alternate 2

Testing window
TX

March 15, 2027 – April 16, 2027

STAAR Alternate 2

Testing window
TX

April 5, 2027 – April 16, 2027

STAAR — Reading Language Arts and English EOC

Testing window
TX
+4 more state assessments this school year
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After John B Alexander High
Where graduates go and what they study
Popular Colleges
1

Texas A&M International University

2

Texas A&M University

3

University of Texas - Austin

4

The University of Texas at San Antonio

5

Laredo College

6

Texas State University

7

Baylor University

8

University of the Incarnate Word

Popular Majors
1

Biology

2

Business

3

Nursing

4

Psychology

5

Pre-Medicine Studies

6

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration

7

Kinesiology and Exercise Science

8

Pre-Law Studies

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School Details
Address

3600 E Del Mar, Laredo, TX 78041

Phone

(956)473-5800

Website

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District

United Independent School District

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2026-27

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