Find your fit: Choose from 4 different career clusters, 8 Programs of Study and over 30+ course offerings + opportunity to graduate with one of 8 available certifications
Competitive academic, sports and extracurriculars
Opportunity to earn 42+ hours of college credit towards your degree while still in school through UTRGV Expanded Collegiate Partnership

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

Alert: World Scholars Community Notice

Dear World Scholars Community,

We want to inform you that South Texas ISD World Scholars has received an allegation of a possible threat to campus safety. At this time, there is no immediate danger, and all students and staff are safe.

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Join us on Thursday, March 6: “STISD Parent Connection: Supporting Your Child’s Emotional Health” spring parent session

STISD invites district parents/guardians and others from the tri-county community to join us for a “South Texas ISD Parent Connection: Supporting Your Child’s Emotional Health” Spring 2025 Parent Session to be held from 5:30- 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 6. The session focused on “Depression, Mood Swings, and Low Self-Esteem: When to Be Concerned and How to Support Your Child” will be available in-person or virtually.

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