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

Support Your Child’s Growth: Attend an Emergent Bilingual Parent Institute Session in Jan. 2026

Families of emergent bilingual students are invited to attend an in-person session of the Emergent Bilingual Parent Institute Series next month. Three meeting options are available (January 13, 14, or 15 at 9:00 AM at Health Professions in Mercedes, Rising Scholars Academy in San Benito, or Preparatory Academy in Edinburg). Parents will learn how to support their child’s linguistic, cognitive and social emotional development at home.

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