South Texas Independent School District (Isd)

The South Texas Independent School District (ISD) is home to six exceptional public magnet schools, including four high schools and two middle schools, all of which consistently rank among the top in the state of Texas.

The standout schools in the district are the South Texas Independent School District (ISD) Science Academy, ranked 42nd out of 1,987 Texas high schools, and the South Texas Independent School District (ISD) Preparatory Academy, ranked 36th out of 2,361 Texas middle schools. Both schools boast 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger and exceptional performance on STAAR exams, with the Science Academy maintaining a 100% four-year graduation rate and 0% dropout rate.

Across the district, the schools demonstrate consistently high academic achievement, with students outperforming district and state averages in STAAR EOC and STAAR exams. The schools also serve a diverse student population, with a significant Hispanic majority and varying percentages of other racial groups, while also supporting a substantial portion of economically disadvantaged students through free and reduced lunch programs.