How do these schools compare?
| Metric | SOUTH TEXAS ISD HEALTH PROFESSIONS | SOUTH TEXAS ISD SCIENCE ACADEMY |
|---|---|---|
| Location | MERCEDES, TX | MERCEDES, TX |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 781 | 840 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 51.9% | 33.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | SOUTH TEXAS ISD HEALTH PROFESSIONS | SOUTH TEXAS ISD SCIENCE ACADEMY |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,944 | $18,944 |
| District | SOUTH TEXAS ISD | SOUTH TEXAS ISD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | SOUTH TEXAS ISD HEALTH PROFESSIONS | SOUTH TEXAS ISD SCIENCE ACADEMY |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5.6% | 8.2% |
| African American | 1.4% | 1.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 85.4% | 82.9% |
| Asian | 7.0% | 6.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.4% | 0.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | SOUTH TEXAS ISD HEALTH PROFESSIONS | SOUTH TEXAS ISD SCIENCE ACADEMY |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 16 | 22 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 218.8:1 | 245.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 35.9% | 17.6% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 35 | 11 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.