World Scholars is an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme campus + specializes in careers in the Arts/AV Technology, Business, Information Technology and Law
Earn college credit for free through dual enrollment partnerships with The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley & South Texas College
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Find your fit and take Career & Technical Education (CTE) courses with an opportunity to earn industry-based certifications
Competitive academic, sports and extracurriculars
CTE Internship & Apprenticeship Opportunities through community partnerships
Excellence Beyond Textbooks — Stars in Academics & Fine Arts

Free Bus Transportation

Students come from three Rio Grande Valley Counties: 

Cameron, Hidalgo and Willacy

Area of 3,643 miles

Hidalgo Edinburg Mercedes Willacy Cameron San Benito Olmito
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510 S. Sugar Rd., Edinburg, TX 78539

(956) 383-1684

900 Med High Dr., Mercedes, TX 78570

(956) 565-4620

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151 S. Helen Moore Rd., San Benito, TX 78586

(956) 399-4358

724 S. Sugar Rd., Edinburg, TX 78539

(956) 381-5522

10650 North Expressway 77/83, Olmito, TX 78575

(956) 214-6100

700 Med High Dr., Mercedes, TX 78570

(956) 565-2237

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Serving STISD's tri-county area | 956.260.2200

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Welcome to STISD's seventh and newest campus, an all-virtual learning option for RGV

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World Scholars at a Glance

district in Texas 

above national average on International Baccalaureate (IB) Diplomas Awarded

savings in university/college tuition costs can be achieved through campus dual enrollment program

of teachers hold a master’s degree or higher + nationally certified

South Texas ISD Recognized as a CTE District of Distinction by Career and Technical Association of Texas

South Texas Independent School District (STISD) is proud to announce its selection as a CTE District of Distinction by the Career and Technical Association of Texas (CTAT). This esteemed recognition celebrates districts across Texas that demonstrate exemplary leadership, innovation, and commitment to student success through high-quality Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.

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Three STISD high schools earn spots on 2025 Advanced Placement School Honor Roll

College Board has recognized three STISD high schools for outstanding achievement in Advanced Placement coursework, naming them to the 2025 Advanced Placement® (AP®) School Honor Roll.

The honored campuses are STISD Science Academy in Mercedes, STISD Health Professions in Mercedes, and STISD Medical Professions in Olmito—each recognized for delivering strong academic results while expanding access to rigorous college-level coursework.

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