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South Texas ISD Science Academy
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
900 Med High Dr,
Mercedes, TX
South Texas Independent School District
School Details
Head of School
Mrs Irma Castillo
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1280
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
67%
Reading Proficiency
82%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
95%
Niche Grade
A+
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Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
67%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
59
Full Time Teachers
59
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1280
Math
640
Verbal
640
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
28
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
69.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
English
43%
State Average
17%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
216:1
Student Diversity
Male
64.4%
Female
35.6%
Hispanic
79.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9.4%
White
7.5%
Black
1.8%
Two or more races
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings
#4
Best Public HS Teachers in Texas
#5
Best Magnet HS in Texas
#6
Best Public HS in Texas
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Texas - Austin
434 Students
Texas A&M University
413 Students
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
375 Students
Rice University
322 Students
University of Houston
214 Students
Baylor University
201 Students
The University of Texas at San Antonio
192 Students
Texas State University
137 Students
Texas Tech University
131 Students
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
100 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology
129 Students
Mechanical Engineering
117 Students
Computer Science
98 Students
Engineering
72 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
68 Students
Business
56 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
56 Students
Electrical Engineering
55 Students
Architecture
54 Students
Psychology
52 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/25/2024
Prepared me very well for college. Was able to participate in the basketball team and also Spanish Club.
7/26/2024
Overall, I am proud to say I have enjoyed my years spent attending this high school as I don't think that many other schools in the area can provide the resources and learning opportunities this school provides. However, that isn't to say everything about this school is amazing. I definitely feel some of the teachers lack the motivation to teach students the material that needs to be taught and the admin can be a mess. Nonetheless, there are a handful of teachers at this institution who love their job and strive their hardest to give students access to the resources they need to succeed and achieve great things. While also giving them opportunities to gain connections with those who could help them achieve their career goals. So I would like to take this time to give a shoutout to Luis Gasca and Travis Cantu. I would also like to mention the culture at this school is special with the school hosting many different traditions that have been continued since the school was open.
4/26/2024
My experience has been amazing, I've had more better experiences than worse. The only thing I would like to see change is a little more leniency from the district because even with the amount of rules placed, some faculty members and teachers believe it to be rules that make 'no sense.' However, overall the connections between the students and the teachers are amazing and beautiful diversity, culture, and traditions.
GreatSchools Reviews
8/3/2022
There is a complete lack of communication and information. Not too mention, staff members, like the nurse, are extremely rude and unprofessional to parents, in front of the students.
4/21/2022
Hi I'm a current student here at Science Academy. Id like to say a couple words. This school is very rigorous. Yes the test results come in good, but it is worth the price of poor student health? That's an opinion to all but as years go on in this school, its gotten worse and worse. The homework loa...
8/26/2013
I just want to comment on the last review. I've been a parent at this school for the past 7 years and it's true that it has lost some good teachers (and some bad ones too) but I don't see it to be a lack of administration as much as a fact of life. Most of the teachers at this school are retired pro...
8/25/2013
The instruction is generally very good, though the school has lost some very good teachers in the last couple of years, no doubt due to the real problem at the school: the administration, which is terrible. The principal is uninvolved and does not care about motivating the students. The counselors a...
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Average Home Value
$171,829
Median Lot Size
7,840 Sq Ft
% Renters
34%
Household Income
$55,988
% of College Grads
15.5%
Median Age
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