J.W. Nixon High School in Laredo, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

J.W. Nixon High School is an urban public school in Laredo, Texas that is part of Laredo Independent School District. It serves 2,099 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.0:1. Its teachers have had 33 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 9 - 12

2,099 Students

140 Teachers

2000 E Plum St

Laredo, TX 78043 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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J.W. Nixon High School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

99%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

J.W. Nixon High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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