United South High School Explained

United South High School
Type:	Public
Location:	4001 Ave. Los Presidentes Laredo, TX 78046
Established:	1990
Grades:	9–12
Enrollment:	3,243 (2022-23)^[1]
Principal:	Martha Imelda Alvarez
Mascot:	Panthers
Motto:	Panther Pride
Colors:	Carolina blue, silver, and black
District:	United Independent School District
Website:	ushs.unitedisd.org
Us Nces School Id:	.
Us Nces District Id:	.
Ceeb:	444059

United South High School is a high school located in the southern portion of Laredo, Texas, United States. It is a part of the United Independent School District. It consists of over 40 school organizations,^[2] and mostly serves students with Hispanic ethnicity.

There is a no-bullying tolerance in the school,^[3] and the UISD dress code is strictly enforced.^[4]

Along with offering various academic courses (G/T & AP), United South is also a college prep school, and offers education in vocational programs (Construction Technology, Auto Body, Future Farmers of America, and Welding). It is also known for its Academy of Global Business and Advanced Technology.

Alumni activities include the Men's and Women's Youth Conferences, Career Day, and the inviting of special guest speakers.

The Academy

United South High School houses the Academy of Global Business and Advanced Technology,^[5] a magnet school focused on business and technology education. This academy is a small section within the school. To join it, students take a timed entrance exam. They can choose technology or business. Business classes include Accounting I and Entrepreneurship (sophomores), Securities and Investments and Business Law (juniors), and Distribution and Logistics (seniors). Technology classes include A+ Certification (sophomores), Internetworking I (juniors), and Internetworking II (seniors). Magnet students are required to graduate on the distinguished plan and must have at least 250 community service hours, 4 measures, and 32 high school credits in order to do so.

Attendance boundary

Communities within the United South High boundary include portions of Laredo and the following census-designated places:^{[6] [7]}

• Colorado Acres
• Hillside Acres
• La Coma
• Laredo Ranchettes
• Laredo Ranchettes West
• Las Haciendas
• Las Pilas
• Los Altos
• Los Arcos
• Los Centenarios
• Los Fresnos
• Los Nopalitos
• Los Veteranos I
• Pueblo East
• Pueblo Nuevo
• Ranchitos East
• Ranchitos Las Lomas
• San Carlos I
• San Carlos II
• Tanquecitos South Acres
• Tanquecitos South Acres II
• Valle Verde

Notes and References

1. Web site: UNITED SOUTH H S. National Center for Education Statistics. May 27, 2024.
2. Web site: United South High School . ushs.unitedisd.org . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120325070544/http://ushs.unitedisd.org/site_res_view_folder.aspx?id=edee4840-ea64-4e35-a1b3-6449839d576f . 2012-03-25.
3. Web site: United South High School . ushs.unitedisd.org . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120926073540/http://ushs.unitedisd.org/site_res_view_template.aspx?id=7f86a24c-c2a6-4dbc-a391-74cfffadd8dd . 2012-09-26.
4. Web site: United ISD - Schools.
5. Web site: United South High School . ushs.unitedisd.org . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120926072856/http://ushs.unitedisd.org/site_res_view_folder.aspx?id=1dd533f9-190b-4fae-8877-69eb4bdae550 . 2012-09-26.
6. Web site: SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2020 CENSUS): Webb County, TX. U.S. Census Bureau. 2021-04-19. - 2010 map
7. Web site: Boundary Map. United South High School. 2022-08-29. - PDF map - See interactive school district map