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

STISD Back-2-School Kick-Off: Schedules, Supplies, Food & Fun

Get ready to kick off the 2026-2027 school year at our STISD Back-2-School Kick-Off!

Join us as we welcome students and families back to campus. Meet teachers, tour the campus, connect with clubs and organizations, enjoy free food, participate in games and activities, and pick up your school supplies—provided by STISD at no cost to families.

Students who are registered for the 2026-2027 school year can also pick up their schedules during the event.

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STISD Extends Free Summer Meals Through July 30

South Texas ISD has extended its free summer meals program through Thursday, July 30.

Children 18 and younger, as well as enrolled students with disabilities up to age 21, can continue enjoying free breakfast and lunch at four STISD campuses. 

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CTE Non-Discrimination Statements

South Texas Independent School District offers Career and Technical Education programs in Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources; Architecture & Construction; Arts, A/V Technology & Communications; Business, Marketing & Finance; Engineering; Health Science; Hospitality & Tourism; Human Services; Information Technology; Law & Public Service; Manufacturing; and Transportation, Distribution & Logistics. Admission to these programs is based on student interest, aptitude, age appropriateness and class space availability.

It is the policy of South Texas Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its vocational programs, services or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended

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