Youth Recovery Home serves 16 students in grades 7-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Youth Recovery Home ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Youth Recovery Home's student population of 16 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
16 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Youth Recovery Home is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
88%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
12%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Youth Recovery Home?
16 students attend Youth Recovery Home.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Youth Recovery Home students are Hispanic, and 12% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Youth Recovery Home?
Youth Recovery Home has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Youth Recovery Home offer ?
Youth Recovery Home offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Youth Recovery Home part of?
Youth Recovery Home is part of United Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Youth Recovery Home located?
Youth Recovery Home is located in the Riverhill neighborhood of Laredo, TX.
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