Enrollment
212
High
DISTRICT 611 · STATE 796
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SOUTH TEXAS ISD·NCES 483715022795
South Texas ISD Virtual Academy
100 MED HIGH DR, MERCEDES, TX 78570 · (956) 514-4201 · Hidalgo County
GRADES 06–12HIGH41-RURALVIRTUALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL212 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Virtual schools are not graded, because they enroll students from across the state rather than a local area. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.7:1
16 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.7:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
64%
135 students
DISTRICT 59% · STATE 65%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 22 | 10% |
| Grade 7 | 27 | 13% |
| Grade 8 | 47 | 22% |
| Grade 9 | 32 | 15% |
| Grade 10 | 44 | 21% |
| Grade 11 | 23 | 11% |
| Grade 12 | 17 | 8% |
Student demographics
36%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 24% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
70.0%
TX avg 54.5% . -1.0pp since 2022
Mathematics
43.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +10.0pp since 2022
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 70 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 43 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are down about 1 points since 2022, while math scores are up about 10 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 32.0% | 38.0% | 19.0% | 11.0% |
| Mathematics | 17.0% | 26.0% | 34.0% | 23.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 70.0% | 43.0% |
| 2024-25 | 74.0% | 35.0% |
| 2023-24 | 85.0% | 53.0% |
| 2022-23 | 71.0% | 33.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 212 | 15.5 | 13.7:1 | 64% (135) |
| 2023-24 | 181 | 16 | 11.3:1 | 57% (103) |
| 2022-23 | 210 | 17 | 12.3:1 | 41% (87) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for South Texas ISD Virtual Academy.
About South Texas ISD Virtual Academy
Located in MERCEDES, Texas, South Texas ISD Virtual Academy is a small high school. It serves 212 students in grades 6 through 12. An average school in this group (high schools in Texas) has about 796 students.
The 7 schools of SOUTH TEXAS ISD, including South Texas ISD Virtual Academy, enroll 4,639 students.
At South Texas ISD Virtual Academy, Hispanic students make up 78% of the student body. It is also 19% White. For comparison, the population of Hidalgo County is roughly 92% Hispanic. Pick two students at random and there is a 36% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
At South Texas ISD Virtual Academy, 15.5 full-time-equivalent teachers work with students, a ratio of about 13.7:1. On average, high schools in Texas have 15.1:1, compared with 13.7:1 here. Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch make up 64% of enrollment. That is 21 points below the 85% average for public schools in Hidalgo County.
South Texas ISD Virtual Academy is located in Hidalgo County, where the median household income is $54,338, about 21% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 23%. Besides South Texas ISD Virtual Academy, Hidalgo County has 363 other public schools.
The closest public school, South Texas ISD Health Professions, is about 0.1 miles from South Texas ISD Virtual Academy. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.
South Texas ISD Virtual Academy is in rural territory close to an urban area, a location NCES labels Rural: Fringe. Federal records classify South Texas ISD Virtual Academy as a virtual school.
The discussion area below is open to posts about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Hidalgo County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
891,977
Census ACS
Median income
$54,338
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
23%
Below federal line
Schools in county
364
212,859 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in SOUTH TEXAS ISD
- South Texas ISD Science AcademyHigh · 840 students
- South Texas ISD Medical ProfessionsHigh · 820 students
- South Texas ISD Preparatory AcademyMiddle · 802 students
- South Texas ISD Health ProfessionsHigh · 781 students
- South Texas ISD Rising Scholars AcademyMiddle · 781 students
- South Texas ISD World ScholarsHigh · 403 students
Other schools in MERCEDES
- Mercedes High SchoolHigh · 903 students
- South Texas ISD Science AcademyHigh · 840 students
- South Texas ISD Health ProfessionsHigh · 781 students
- Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle SchoolMiddle · 518 students
- Travis Elementary SchoolElementary · 478 students
- Ruben Hinojosa Elementary SchoolElementary · 468 students
Nearby schools
- South Texas ISD Health Professions0.1 mi · 781
- South Texas ISD Science Academy0.2 mi · 840
- South Palm Gardens High School0.8 mi · 72
- John F Kennedy Elementary School1.5 mi · 399
- Mercedes Early Literacy Program1.5 mi · 189
- Mercedes Early College Academy1.5 mi · 355
Frequently asked questions
About South Texas ISD Virtual AcademyHow many students attend South Texas ISD Virtual Academy?
South Texas ISD Virtual Academy enrolls approximately 212 students in grades 06-12.
Is South Texas ISD Virtual Academy an elementary, middle, or high school?
South Texas ISD Virtual Academy is a high school covering grades 06-12.
How many teachers does South Texas ISD Virtual Academy have?
South Texas ISD Virtual Academy employs 16 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7:1.
What is the student diversity at South Texas ISD Virtual Academy?
Student demographics at South Texas ISD Virtual Academy are roughly 19% White, 78% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 0% Two or more.
What district is South Texas ISD Virtual Academy in?
South Texas ISD Virtual Academy is part of SOUTH TEXAS ISD.
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