The Laredo Independent School District was established in 1882.
The Laredo Independent School District was established in 1882. LISD is a district sprawling more than 13 square miles. The Laredo Independent School District is made up of 33 educational institutions: 20 elementary schools, four middle schools, four high schools including the new Early College High School located on the campus of Texas A&M International University, the Lara Academy our alternative education campus, an Non-Traditional high school, and three magnet schools. The three magnet schools are the Vidal M. Treviño School of Communications and Fine Arts, located in historical downtown Laredo, the Dr. Dennis D. Cantu Health Science School, located at Martin High School, and the Sabas Perez School for Engineering and Technology Education, located at Cigarroa 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 the students to meet the challenges and demands of today's high-tech and multicultural work place.
Laredo Independent School District shall have created an innovative
system of learning that empowers each student to develop and realize their unique talents in a way that meets or exceeds federal, state and local academic mandates.
