John B. Alexander High School Explained

John B. Alexander High School
Type:Public
Address:3600 E. Del Mar Blvd
City:Laredo
State:Texas
Zipcode:78041
Country:United States
Coordinates:27.5817°N -99.4474°W
Established:1994
Motto:Pure Breed of Knowledge.
Grades:9 through 12
Enrollment:3,070 (2022–23)[1]
Teaching Staff:168.80 (FTE)
Ratio:18.19
Principal:Ernesto Sandoval Jr.
Mascot:Bulldog
Colors:Blue and Vegas gold
District:United Independent School District

John B. Alexander High School is a secondary school in Laredo, Texas, United States and a part of the United Independent School District.

The high school was established in 1994 to alleviate overcrowding at United High School in northern sector of Laredo. Freshman students are housed in a separate building at 4601 Victory Drive.[2]

The mascot for Alexander High School is a Bulldog.

Magnet school

John B. Alexander High School also houses John B. Alexander High School Health Science Magnet School, a magnet school that focuses on health science education.

Fine arts programs

John B. Alexander High School has four fine arts programs: orchestra (John B. Alexander Orchestra), mariachi (Mariachi Monumental de Oro), choir (John B. Alexander Choir), and band (John B. Alexander Band) programs. The John B. Alexander Outdoor Performance Ensemble is a two-time South Texas Regional Grand Champion and Area G champion.

Notable alumni

Notes and References

  1. Web site: JOHN B ALEXANDER H S . National Center for Education Statistics . May 27, 2024.
  2. Web site: 9th Grade Campus . John B. Alexander High School . 19 August 2021.