Serving 797 students in grades 9-12, South Texas Isd Health Professions ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 797 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
South Texas Isd Health Professions's student population of 797 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
797 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Texas Isd Health Professions ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Texas Isd Health Professions is 0.29, 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
#1825 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
6%
Hispanic
84%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
5%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1825 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Texas Isd Health Professions?
The graduation rate of South Texas Isd Health Professions is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend South Texas Isd Health Professions?
797 students attend South Texas Isd Health Professions.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of South Texas Isd Health Professions students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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 9-12
What school district is South Texas Isd Health Professions part of?
South Texas Isd Health Professions is part of South Texas Independent School District.
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