2023 Best Magnet High Schools in Hidalgo County

• South Texas Independent School District, TX•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.26 out of 5  347 reviews

Alum: Science Academy was a great school in terms of education quality and classmates. We were also given direct access to advanced equipment in the engineering lab such as 3D Printers, Acrylic Printing Machines, Multiple Cutting Devices, and more- all for free! I am also very fond of the environment I was immersed in. Science Academy is a very competitive school. Its environment only motivated me to do better in my classes. The only thing that kept me from giving this rating a 5 stars was the sudden shift in rules that dampened my senior year. Administration changed a lot of the long term traditions that I anticipating enjoying when I was a freshman and definitely looked forward to as a senior such as the Renfest trip, Collaboration on Fridays, and being able to enjoy lunches with my Med High friends. I hope that the school will be able to recover soon because I want people to enjoy high school as I did as a freshman.... Read 347 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 794

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• South Texas Independent School District, TX•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.07 out of 5  360 reviews

Junior: I have been going to South Texas ISD Health Professions since my Freshman year of High school. I have built so many friendships and relationships. They have the most amazing daily schedules, so I am never overwhelmed or overworked. They have no school uniform policy which really lets students express who they are and allow students to have religious freedom in their style of clothing. The teachers are very involved in the students education!... Read 360 reviews

• grade A

• Students 751

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• South Texas Independent School District, TX•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.21 out of 5  178 reviews

Senior: World Scholars, as well as the district, have been fantastic. Since junior high, I've been a student in the STISD district, and they have the best instructors. The teachers here are what keep you moving forward; even if you think something is impossible, they will always try to work with you to find a solution; their want to teach you is apparent; it is their passion. The IB classes and dual enrollment programs at World Scholars set it apart from other schools. You can either complete the IB diploma program in its whole or take dual enrollment courses at UTRGV or STC, or take both IB for the diploma and dual! There is a lot of opportunity to advance academically and towards your future.... Read 178 reviews

• grade A

• Students 557

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Sharyland Independent School District, TX•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.67 out of 5  42 reviews

Senior: My experience at Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy was perfect. I build a lot of wonderful memories and friendships, and lastly, I've advanced academically in my studies. This is an early college school that gives you the opportunity to graduate high school with an associated degree. I wouldn't change anything about this school I really enjoyed my 4 years of high school, since it is an early college there is a limited of students that get in we all build a bond and we all know each other as a class. This school provides amazing counseling and teaching, and the best of all the Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy prinicple is the best you can have.... Read 42 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 435

• Student-teacher ratio 29:1