South Texas Independent School District

STISD serves middle and high school students who live within Cameron, Hidalgo and Willacy Counties in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. STISD overlaps 28 other school districts, an area of 3,643 miles.

Middle Schools (grades 6-8 in 2022-23)

South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy in Edinburg

South Texas ISD Rising Scholars Academy in San Benito

High Schools (grades 9-12)

South Texas ISD Health Professions in Mercedes

South Texas ISD Medical Professions in Olmito

South Texas ISD Science Academy in Mercedes

South Texas ISD World Scholars in Mercedes

STISD Virtual Academy (grades 6-10 in 2022-23)

The only all-magnet school district in the state, STISD provides a personal environment, a strong scholastic program and hands-on training in various professional career fields.

There is no cost for students to attend, and bus transportation is also free of charge. Any student with the desire to learn and work hard can attend so long as he or she resides within the tri-county area.