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Academics
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Diversity
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Teachers
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College Prep
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Clubs & Activities
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Administration
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Sports
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Food
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About
About South Texas ISD World Scholars...
- AP Offered
- Gifted Prog. Offered
- High School
- IB Offered
- Magnet School
- Texas
- Edinburg
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From South Texas ISD World Scholars
South Texas ISD World Scholars serves high school students who live along the southernmost tip of Texas, the region known as the Rio Grande Valley. Because it is part of a public school district, there is no cost for students to attend, and bus transportation is also free of charge. Best of all, World Scholars maintains an open enrollment policy, meaning any student with the desire to learn and work hard can attend so long as he or she resides within the tri-county area.
World Scholars is an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme campus, with over 50 courses to choose from. Students are not only eligible to graduate with an international diploma, but also eligible for free college/university credit opportunities + an associates degree.
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state reading/language arts assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
77%
Percent Proficient - Math
This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state math assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
47%
Average Graduation Rate
This is the percentage of 12th graders who graduated. Because states calculate graduation rates differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
95%
Average SAT
Average SAT composite score out of 1600, as reported by Niche users from this school.
1150
163
responses
Average ACT
Average ACT composite score out of 36, as reported by Niche users from this school.
23
103
responses
AP Enrollment
57%
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Popular Colleges
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University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley
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Texas State University
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The University of Texas at San Antonio
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University of Houston
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Rice University
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Baylor University
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Texas Tech University
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More About South Texas ISD World Scholars Academics
World Scholars offering Law Enforcement program of study
Law Enforcement is one of 2 available programs of study through the Law and Public Safety career cluster. The program offers students an opportunity to become certified IAED Emergency Telecommunicators.Law and Public Service focuses on planning, managing and providing legal services, public safety, protective services and homeland security, including professional and technical support services.
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Edinburg
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Overall Niche Grade
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Cost of Living
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Good for Families
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Housing
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Median Household Income
$54,139
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$920
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$159,600
National
$281,900
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Culture & Safety
Poll
96%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.27 responses
Poll
85%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.27 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on
63 responses
Medieval Fair, Class Volleyball Tournament,
33%
Ocasional Pep Rallys
22%
Field Trips
16%
Fall festival
11%
Pep rallies
10%
Mr. & Ms. BETA
3%
Spirit Week
3%
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Students
Diversity
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Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
503
Free or Reduced Lunch
60%
84%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.31 responses
74%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.31 responses
42%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.31 responses
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Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
Student-Teacher Ratio may not be indicative of class size. It is calculated using the reported number of students and full-time equivalent teachers.
12:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
Average salary for all teachers within the district.
$61,457
Teachers in First/Second Year
2.1%
83%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.35 responses
94%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.35 responses
91%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.35 responses
Clubs & Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
Expenses Per Student
$15,545/ year
National
$12,239
92%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.39 responses
67%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.39 responses
82%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.39 responses
South Texas ISD World Scholars Reviews
Rating 4.18 out of 5 186 reviews
Rating 4 out of 5
My experience at world scholars has been overall a good experience. It is a small school which means the community there is very close the education is good, there are lots of opportunities, and the teachers are very welcoming.
- Sophom*ore
- 2 months ago
Rating 2 out of 5
It was a mess. When I went to school there, the staff was primarily focused on the IB program then the future of the students there. The biggest struggle that students had was how they did not help students at all when it come to college. There was no guidance on scholarships, college information, or even how to know what major to choose or college. The only way to get that information is if you took an enrichment course, and that course rotated every 3 weeks, or even less. The teacher for that course dropped that course for her soccer team, so there was no guidance on what to do for anyone. South Texas ISD is notorious for its mistreatment for teachers, to say that they were overworked would be an understatement. It is not a good school to attend to.
- Alum
- 7 months ago
Rating 4 out of 5
The school had great teachers and staff, a safe learning environment, and overall a great community. The downsides however are that they were never very organized and it would result in a lot of problems with events.
- Senior
- 10 months ago
