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The Science Academy
100 Med High Dr, Mercedes, TX, 78570-9702 -  Map
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School Overview:
Definition of Terms The Science Academy
School Level High school
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
County Hidalgo County, TX
Awards Honored for National Blue Ribbon Award Blue Ribbon School – Selected in 2005  
Students & Faculty
Total Students 640 students
% Male / % Female 62%  /  38%
Total Classroom Teachers 44 teachers
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 219 students
Grade 10 - 174 students
Grade 11 - 140 students
Grade 12 - 107 students
This School ( TX ) School Average
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:15 1:15
Students by Ethnicity
This School ( TX ) School Average
% American Indian n/a n/a
% Asian 11% 3%
% Hispanic 66% 47%
% Black 1% 15%
% White 22% 35%
Additional Student Information
This School ( TX ) School Average
% Eligible for Free Lunch 28% 43%
% Eligible for Reduced Lunch 9% 8%
% Migrant Students Enrolled 1% 2%
School Performance:
( TX ) Statewide Testing Performance
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School District:
School District Name South Texas Independent School District
This School's Agency ( TX ) District Average
Number of Schools Managed 6 3
Number of Students Managed 2,841 students 748 students
District Total Revenue $27,958,000 $6,825,000
District Expenditure $26,040,000 $6,637,000
District Revenue / Student $9,841 $8,980
District Expenditure / Student $9,166 $7,832
District Graduation Rates 98% 89%
School Notes:
  • The Science Academy of South Texas, also known as 'SciTech', is a high school in Mercedes, Texas, United States.
  • In 2003, it was placed 8th on Newsweek's "America's Best High Schools" list. The school serves as an alternative to larger high schools of local independent school districts for students interested in pursuing careers in science, engineering, or technology. Being a public magnet school, open enrollment has been the school's policy since 2002, although application is required. In 2005 however, the increased number of applicants forced the school to create a waiting list for the first time in its history. The Science Academy of South Texas is part of the South Texas Independent School District. The Science Academy of South Texas has notable partnerships with Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine.
  • The Science Academy participates in UIL competitions on a weekly basis and has won numerous awards in every category. Science Academy is also known for its great teachers and its intensive curriculum which most students say has prepared them well for college.
  • The students of Science Academy created a story that claims there is a swimming pool on the roof of the building. The students as well as the teachers go along with this claim and tell the story to all incoming freshmen. Some students have even put up satellite pictures portraying a swimming pool on the roof.
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About This Zip Code (78570)
School Zip (78570) (TX) State Average
Population (Approximate) 29,339 people 19,649,398 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 10% 23%
Population Average Age 25 years old 32.3 years old
Average Household size 3.8 persons 2.7 persons
Median Household Income $21,053 $42,148
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4.4 rooms 5.1 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 25 years old 33 years old
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  Nearby Schools:
1. High School For Health Profess - 636 students - view location
2. High School For Health Professions - 661 students - view location
3. Mercedes Alter Academy - 60 students - view location
4. Mercedes High School - 1288 students - view location
5. Horton Alternative Education Progr - n/a - view location
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