THE SCIENCE ACADEMY OF SOUTH TEXAS

THE SCIENCE ACADEMY OF SOUTH TEXAS is a Title I public high school that is part of the SOUTH TEXAS ISD school district, located in MERCEDES, TX with about 801 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 55 teachers, THE SCIENCE ACADEMY OF SOUTH TEXAS has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

For more information, contact THE SCIENCE ACADEMY OF SOUTH TEXAS at (956) 565-4620 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.