South Texas ISD Health Professions is one of four STISD magnet high schools in the Rio Grande Valley and is located in Mercedes, Texas. Students at Health Professions develop clinical skills in area hospitals, nursing homes and pharmacies, as well as doctor, dentist and veterinary offices.
Serving 781 students in grades 9-12, South Texas Isd Health Professions ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 781 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Texas Isd Health Professions ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
South Texas Isd Health Professions's student population of 781 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
781 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Year Founded
1984
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
South Texas Isd Health Professions ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Texas Isd Health Professions is 0.27, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2073 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
85%
54%
Black
2%
13%
White
6%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Caduceus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Texas Isd Health Professions's ranking?
South Texas Isd Health Professions is ranked #2073 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are South Texas Isd Health Professions often compared to?
South Texas Isd Health Professionsis often viewed alongside schools like Lamar Academy, South Texas Isd Science Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Texas Isd Health Professions?
The graduation rate of South Texas Isd Health Professions is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend South Texas Isd Health Professions?
781 students attend South Texas Isd Health Professions.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of South Texas Isd Health Professions students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Texas Isd Health Professions?
South Texas Isd Health Professions has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Texas Isd Health Professions offer ?
South Texas Isd Health Professions offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South Texas Isd Health Professions part of?
South Texas Isd Health Professions is part of South Texas Independent School District.
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