Enrollment
781
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Mercedes, TX
South Texas Isd Health Professions
Federal NCES profile for South Texas Isd Health Professions, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483715006033
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Texas Isd Health Professions earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 6
- high schools in Mercedes · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
South Texas Isd Health Professions has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Texas Isd Health Professions ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Mercedes, TX.
School address
District: South Texas Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483715006033 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Texas Isd Health Professions compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Texas Isd Health Professions
South Texas Isd Health Professions is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Mercedes, Texas, enrolling 781 students.
At 14.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 51.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 781 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,262 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #348.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 219 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding South Texas Isd spends $16,503 per pupil, 21% above the Texas average, a better-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
South Texas Isd also operates South Texas Isd Science Academy (840 students) and South Texas Isd Medical Professions (820 students) alongside South Texas Isd Health Professions.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Texas Isd Health Professions compares
South Texas Isd Health Professions on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▼ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 781 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
781
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Texas - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,503
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $13,644
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.6 FTE
Per 219 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.4%
Asian 7.0%
White 5.6%
African American 1.4%
Two or More 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.2, South Texas Isd Health Professions is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Texas Isd, which includes South Texas Isd Health Professions.
$16,503
Per student
+21%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.1%
State 49.4%
Federal 12.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How South Texas Isd Health Professions Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Texas Isd Science Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Texas Isd Medical Professions | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Texas Isd World Scholars | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Texas Isd Health Professions's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 802
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~781 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about South Texas Isd Health Professions
How many students attend South Texas Isd Health Professions?
South Texas Isd Health Professions has 781 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mercedes, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Texas Isd Health Professions?
The student-teacher ratio at South Texas Isd Health Professions is 14.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Texas Isd Health Professions?
51.9% of students at South Texas Isd Health Professions are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Texas Isd Health Professions?
The largest demographic group at South Texas Isd Health Professions is Hispanic or Latino at 85.4% of enrollment, in Mercedes, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Texas Isd Health Professions?
South Texas Isd Health Professions has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Texas Isd Health Professions rank among high schools in Mercedes?
By Resource Investment Index, South Texas Isd Health Professions ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Mercedes, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Mercedes on the city page.
Is South Texas Isd Health Professions a good school?
South Texas Isd Health Professions earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in South Texas Isd?
Besides South Texas Isd Health Professions, South Texas Isd also operates South Texas Isd Science Academy (840 students), South Texas Isd Medical Professions (820 students), and South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy (802 students). See the South Texas Isd district page for the complete list.
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