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South Texas Independent School District (Isd) Health Professions

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

236^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,009 Texas High Schools

Better than 88% of Texas high schools

Summary

South Texas Independent School District (Isd) Health Professions is a specialized magnet high school in Mercedes, TX, serving 781 students in grades 9 through 12 as part of the highly-rated South Texas Independent School District (Isd), which ranks in the 94th percentile statewide. This school stands out for its mission-focused curriculum preparing students for health careers, and it delivers exceptional results: a perfect 100% graduation rate and 0.0% dropout rate for four consecutive years, even though about 64% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. Academically, it far exceeds nearby traditional high schools—for example, on the 2025-2026 STAAR English I exam, 83.9% of Health Professions students were proficient, compared to just 21.0% at Mercedes High School and 35.8% at Weslaco East High School—a performance gap of 40 to 60 percentage points.

What makes this school particularly impressive is its effectiveness with students from low-income backgrounds, ranking in the top 10% statewide for this subgroup, while nearby schools like Mercedes High and Weslaco East rank in the bottom 25-30%. It also spends its resources efficiently: at $14,511 per student, it achieves outcomes that rival or surpass schools with higher spending, such as South Palm Gardens High School ($19,724 per student). However, there is one notable weak spot: Algebra I proficiency has lagged at 57.1% in 2025-2026, below the district average and a consistent trend over recent years, suggesting a need for improvement in foundational math.

Interestingly, Health Professions sits just 0.11 miles from its district counterpart, South Texas Independent School District (Isd) Science Academy, creating a unique choice for families. While Science Academy ranks slightly higher overall (93rd percentile vs. 88th), Health Professions outperforms it in English I and English II and serves a higher percentage of low-income students. The school’s presence also seems to lift the broader educational ecosystem, as nearby Mercedes Early College Academy also shows strong performance and a 100% graduation rate. Overall, Health Professions is a clear academic leader in the Mercedes/Weslaco area, offering a powerful alternative to struggling traditional public high schools.

781

Students ?

14.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,697

Per pupil spending ?

64.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

700 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570-9703

(956) 565-2237

District: South Texas Independent School District (Isd)

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

85.4%

Asian:

7.0%

White:

5.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 96th percentile in 2019 → 88th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (80% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 12% of Texas high schools

✓100% graduate within 4 years

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 96th-percentile peak (2019) to 88th (2026)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school80%

District avg82%

Texas avg62%

236^th of 2,009

Texas public high schools ?

Top 12%▲ up 12 pts since 2016

From top 24% (2016) to top 12% (2026)

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SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 5High Schools in the South Texas Independent School District (Isd)

58^th of 951South Texas Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	78.8	236 of 2009	88.3%	★★★★☆
2025	81.0	209 of 1974	89.4%	★★★★☆
2024	82.9	169 of 1990	91.5%	★★★★★
2023	86.1	108 of 1961	94.5%	★★★★★
2022	78.0	237 of 1876	87.4%	★★★★☆
2021	84.0	135 of 1861	92.7%	★★★★★
2019	88.5	72 of 1857	96.1%	★★★★★
2018	86.0	105 of 1797	94.2%	★★★★★
2017	81.5	161 of 1777	90.9%	★★★★★
2016	68.7	419 of 1762	76.2%	★★★★☆
2015	73.6	287 of 1743	83.5%	★★★★☆
2014	78.6	165 of 1734	90.5%	★★★★★
2013	79.7	135 of 1652	91.8%	★★★★★
2012	79.9	94 of 1603	94.1%	★★★★★
2011	80.7	70 of 1672	95.8%	★★★★★
2010	80.0	76 of 1568	95.2%	★★★★★
2009	82.4	81 of 1539	94.7%	★★★★★
2008	83.6	82 of 1510	94.6%	★★★★★
2007	83.1	88 of 1497	94.1%	★★★★★
2006	82.8	86 of 1430	94.0%	★★★★★
2005	87.2	30 of 1429	97.9%	★★★★★
2004	82.2	67 of 1427	95.3%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	96.5	21 of 1086	98.1%	★★★★★
2025	99.1	1 of 834	99.9%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	70.1	150 of 556	73.0%	★★★★☆
2025	76.1	61 of 428	85.7%	★★★★☆
2024	77.0	65 of 530	87.7%	★★★★☆
2023	67.2	164 of 525	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	71.6	124 of 507	75.5%	★★★★☆
2021	81.3	42 of 488	91.4%	★★★★★
2019	78.6	62 of 487	87.3%	★★★★☆
2018	77.6	72 of 486	85.2%	★★★★☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	86.1	93 of 1837	94.9%	★★★★★
2021	84.6	98 of 1829	94.6%	★★★★★
2019	87.5	87 of 1810	95.2%	★★★★★
2018	83.3	117 of 1784	93.4%	★★★★★

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	81.0	116 of 1195	90.3%	★★★★★
2025	77.0	135 of 1153	88.3%	★★★★☆
2024	80.8	138 of 1437	90.4%	★★★★★
2023	81.7	121 of 1371	91.2%	★★★★★
2022	89.8	64 of 1278	95.0%	★★★★★
2021	89.9	52 of 1195	95.6%	★★★★★
2019	91.6	56 of 1136	95.1%	★★★★★
2018	79.3	102 of 1113	90.8%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	74.6	297 of 1936	84.7%	★★★★☆
2025	65.0	383 of 1504	74.5%	★★★★☆
2024	70.5	347 of 1880	81.5%	★★★★☆
2023	82.8	137 of 1891	92.8%	★★★★★
2022	75.9	255 of 1841	86.1%	★★★★☆
2021	75.4	298 of 1815	83.6%	★★★★☆
2019	84.5	115 of 1798	93.6%	★★★★★
2018	82.8	149 of 1781	91.6%	★★★★★

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	66.1	441 of 1206	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	60.7	473 of 964	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.9	637 of 1182	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	54.9	704 of 1172	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	63.4	549 of 1177	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.4	572 of 1145	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	72.2	244 of 1137	78.5%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	80.8	167 of 1860	91.0%	★★★★★
2025	71.0	219 of 1453	84.9%	★★★★☆
2024	74.4	242 of 1805	86.6%	★★★★☆
2023	88.7	78 of 1820	95.7%	★★★★★
2022	82.5	146 of 1762	91.7%	★★★★★
2021	84.8	109 of 1743	93.7%	★★★★★
2019	89.5	72 of 1714	95.8%	★★★★★
2018	86.6	107 of 1691	93.7%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	84.3	137 of 1937	92.9%	★★★★★
2025	74.0	172 of 1513	88.6%	★★★★☆
2024	75.3	213 of 1884	88.7%	★★★★☆
2023	89.0	79 of 1897	95.8%	★★★★★
2022	84.4	116 of 1847	93.7%	★★★★★
2021	87.1	73 of 1848	96.0%	★★★★★
2019	88.7	87 of 1818	95.2%	★★★★★
2018	88.8	92 of 1794	94.9%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	80.5	197 of 1954	89.9%	★★★★☆
2025	70.5	271 of 1515	82.1%	★★★★☆
2024	70.9	336 of 1891	82.2%	★★★★☆
2023	87.5	100 of 1913	94.8%	★★★★★
2022	76.4	255 of 1853	86.2%	★★★★☆
2021	91.3	48 of 1840	97.4%	★★★★★
2019	91.2	55 of 1824	97.0%	★★★★★
2018	87.0	111 of 1803	93.8%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	77.6	172 of 1581	89.1%	★★★★☆
2025	97.0	22 of 1299	98.3%	★★★★★
2024	85.4	100 of 1548	93.5%	★★★★★
2023	81.1	135 of 1478	90.9%	★★★★★
2022	79.1	141 of 1418	90.1%	★★★★★
2021	67.5	263 of 1382	81.0%	★★★★☆
2019	97.8	24 of 1357	98.2%	★★★★★
2018	98.8	19 of 1347	98.6%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	61.6	518 of 1584	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	65.4	312 of 1294	75.9%	★★★★☆
2024	93.5	16 of 1556	99.0%	★★★★★
2023	93.2	5 of 1576	99.7%	★★★★★
2022	48.8	746 of 1525	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	83.8	88 of 1510	94.2%	★★★★★
2019	90.0	29 of 1526	98.1%	★★★★★
2018	78.9	177 of 1539	88.5%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Middle school

Hispanic (2022)92nd percentile

At Risk (2022)86th percentile

Low Socio Economic Status (2022)86th percentile

English Language Learner (2022)84th percentile

Special Education (2022)82nd percentile

Male (2022)81st percentile

Female (2022)75th percentile

White (2022)52nd percentile

High school

African American (2026)98th percentile+10 vs school

At Risk (2022)95th percentile+8 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)93rd percentile+5 vs school

Hispanic (2026)91st percentile+3 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)90th percentile~ school

Male (2026)90th percentile~ school

Special Education (2026)89th percentile~ school

Female (2026)85th percentile-4 vs school

Asian (2026)73rd percentile-15 vs school

White (2026)67th percentile-21 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)63rd percentile-25 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

English II Reading85%+25 vs state

English I Reading84%+28 vs state

Biology80%+9 vs state

U.S. History76%+6 vs state

Algebra I57%+3 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (2026)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)			STAAR Mathematics (2026)		STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
South Texas Independent School District (Isd) Health Professions	Public, Magnet	9-12	700 Med High Dr	Mercedes	78570	Hidalgo County	South Texas Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 565-2237	781	54	14.5	64.1%	44 (5.6%)	11 (1.4%)	667 (85.4%)	55 (7.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	78.8	236^th of 2009 public high schools	88.3%		81	209^th of 1974 public high schools	89.4%	27	57.1	80.0	83.9	85.1	76.4							$16,697
South Texas Independent School District (Isd) Science Academy	Public, Magnet	9-12	900 Med High Dr	Mercedes	78570	Hidalgo County	South Texas Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 565-4620	840	65	12.8	54.8%	69 (8.2%)	14 (1.7%)	696 (82.9%)	54 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.8%)	84	137^th of 2009 public high schools	93.2%		85.9	124^th of 1974 public high schools	93.7%	13	41.2	81.6	83.0	83.7	91.8							$14,808
South Texas Independent School District (Isd) Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	100 Med High Dr	Mercedes	78570	Hidalgo County	South Texas Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(956) 514-4201	212	16	13.6	63.7%	41 (19.3%)	2 (0.9%)	165 (77.8%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	62.3	614^th of 2009 public high schools	69.4%					(n/a)	47.8	63.0	71.4	79.4	94.9	76.2	63.6	59.1	47.6	42.2	29.6	$13,736
South Palm Gardens High School	Public	9-12	2607 Camino Real Viejo	Mercedes	78570	Hidalgo County	Weslaco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(956) 565-0404	72	5	14.8	93.1%	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (98.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16.5	1702^nd of 2009 public high schools	15.3%					(n/a)			33.3	30.8	47.6							$20,809
Mercedes Early College Academy	Public	9-12	950 W 6th St	Mercedes	78570	Hidalgo County	Mercedes Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 514-5180	355	22	15.9	80.0%	5 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	348 (98.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55.5	807^th of 2009 public high schools	59.8%		62.7	607^th of 1974 public high schools	69.3%	200	44.2	68.1	40.8	73.9	73.6							$8,738
Triumph Public High Schools-Mercedes	Public, Charter	9-12	103 E 2nd St	Mercedes	78570	Hidalgo County	Triumph Public High Schools-Rio Grande Valley	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 565-5417	109	5	22.1		1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	108 (99.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5.1	1882^nd of 2009 public high schools	6.3%		7.2	1825^th of 1974 public high schools	7.5%	57	26.9	34.5	13.3	11.4	26.5							$13,098
Weslaco East High School	Public	9-12	810 S Pleasantview Dr	Weslaco	78596	Hidalgo County	Weslaco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 969-6950	2,066	127	16.2	86.0%	11 (0.5%)	4 (0.2%)	2,050 (99.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34.9	1364^th of 2009 public high schools	32.1%		26.4	1487^th of 1974 public high schools	24.7%	123	56.9	59.8	35.8	47.5	60.4							$11,589
Premier H S Of Weslaco	Public, Charter	9-12	2419 Haggar Ave	Weslaco	78596	Hidalgo County	Premier High Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 781-8800	112	4	25.3	95.5%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	112 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36.2	1331^st of 2009 public high schools	33.7%		20.3	1608^th of 1974 public high schools	18.5%	277	64.7	43.8	40.0	50.0	61.5							$8,780
Texasworks - Weslaco	Public, Charter	9-12	2419 E Haggar Ave	Weslaco	78599	Hidalgo County	Texas Works	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(972) 316-3663	29	1	29.0		1 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (96.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5.9	1864^th of 2009 public high schools	7.2%					(n/a)	20.0			28.6	20.0
Mercedes High School	Public	9-12	1200 S Florida	Mercedes	78570	Hidalgo County	Mercedes Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 514-2100	903	61	14.8	92.0%	15 (1.7%)	2 (0.2%)	882 (97.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	16.3	1707^th of 2009 public high schools	15.0%		11.3	1760^th of 1974 public high schools	10.8%	53	23.9	38.1	21.0	48.2	44.8							$13,666

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In the 2024-25 school year, 781 students attended South Texas Independent School District (Isd) Health Professions.

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South Texas Independent School District (Isd) Health Professions ranks 236^th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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Students at South Texas Independent School District (Isd) Health Professions are 85% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 6% White, 1% African American.

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2025–26 STAAR, STAAR EOC & STAAR Spanish test scoresJun 12, 2026

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