At a glance
Reported students
403
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30.59
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas high enrollment
48th percentile
Compared with 1,941 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
781
South Texas ISD World Scholars: 403 reported students.
State peer staffing position
44th percentile
13.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 533
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43.44
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.3:1
What the reported data says about South Texas ISD World Scholars
South Texas ISD World Scholars is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Edinburg. It is one of 7 current school records connected to South Texas ISD. NCES reports 403 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,941 high schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 431 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 48th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.2:1, close to the Texas median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (85.6%) and White (8.9%). English learners represent 12.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 1 AP course. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking South Texas ISD World Scholars
- 1How do the reported 13.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.59 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3.67 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 12.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 61.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3.67
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.17
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8.9%
- Hispanic85.6%
- Black0.7%
- Asian3.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
1 distinct course reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in South Texas ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
South Texas ISD Virtual Academy
High · Grades 06–12
212 reported students
South Texas ISD Health Professions
High · Grades 09–12
781 reported students
South Texas ISD Medical Professions
High · Grades 09–12
820 reported students
South Texas ISD Science Academy
High · Grades 09–12
840 reported students
South Texas ISD Rising Scholars Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
781 reported students
South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
802 reported students
Public schools near South Texas ISD World Scholars
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vision Academy of Excellence High · Edinburg CISD | 11–12 | 0 | 1.9 mi |
| Edinburg Collegiate H S High · Edinburg CISD | 09–12 | 466 | 1.9 mi |
| Robert R Vela H S High · Edinburg CISD | 09–12 | 2,101 | 2 mi |
| Edinburg North H S High · Edinburg CISD | 09–12 | 2,542 | 2.6 mi |
| IDEA Edinburg College Preparatory High · Charter · IDEA Public Schools | 06–12 | 795 | 2.7 mi |
| Premier High Schools - Edinburg Career & Technical High · Charter · Premier High Schools | 09–12 | 153 | 2.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about South Texas ISD World Scholars
What grades does South Texas ISD World Scholars serve?
South Texas ISD World Scholars reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in South Texas ISD.
How many students attend South Texas ISD World Scholars?
South Texas ISD World Scholars reported 403 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 48th percentile among 1,941 Texas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 533 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at South Texas ISD World Scholars?
The calculated ratio is 13.2:1, based on 403 students and 30.59 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is South Texas ISD World Scholars a public, charter, or magnet school?
South Texas ISD World Scholars is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of South Texas ISD World Scholars students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
61.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is South Texas ISD World Scholars in?
South Texas ISD World Scholars is part of South Texas ISD, based in Mercedes, TX, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near South Texas ISD World Scholars?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Vision Academy of Excellence (1.9 mi), Edinburg Collegiate H S (1.9 mi), Robert R Vela H S (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.