Serving 940 students in grades 6-12, South Texas Isd Health Professions ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 940 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Texas Isd Health Professions ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
South Texas Isd Health Professions's student population of 940 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
940 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Texas Isd Health Professions ranks within the top 10% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Texas Isd Health Professions is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#456 out of 8079 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
5%
Hispanic
65%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
24%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Texas Isd Health Professions's ranking?
South Texas Isd Health Professions is ranked #456 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are South Texas Isd Health Professions often compared to?
South Texas Isd Health Professionsis often viewed alongside schools like Lamar Academy, South Texas Isd Science Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Texas Isd Health Professions?
The graduation rate of South Texas Isd Health Professions is 99%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend South Texas Isd Health Professions?
940 students attend South Texas Isd Health Professions.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of South Texas Isd Health Professions students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Texas Isd Health Professions?
South Texas Isd Health Professions has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Texas Isd Health Professions offer ?
South Texas Isd Health Professions offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is South Texas Isd Health Professions part of?
South Texas Isd Health Professions is part of South Texas ISD School District.
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