The Science Academy of South Texas Overview

Overview

Students at the Science Academy of South Texas can access grades and course calendars on their smartphones using the school’s Campus Mobile Portal. Student clubs at the Science Academy of South Texas include National Honor Society, student council, and a solar car team. The school offers Advanced Placement courses and student exchange programs, as well as vocational programs focused on automotives and technology. Parents can engage in their child's learning through open houses and newsletters.

Rankings / Awards

This details how this school compares to others based on U.S. News ranking criteria.

Medal Awarded	Gold
National Rank
#54
State Rank
#9

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Students / Teachers

These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.

Total Enrollment	675
Total Minority Enrollment (% of total)	88%
Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total)	47%
Full-Time Teachers	54

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Test Scores

U.S. News calculates these values based on student performance on state exit exams and internationally available exams on college-level course work (AP®/IB exams).

Proficient in Reading	100%
Proficient in Math	98%
College Readiness Index	84.9

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School Data

School profile information is based on government data.

Grades Served	09 – 12
Setting	Large Suburb
Charter School	No
Magnet School	No
Receives Title I Funding	Yes

District

This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.

Total Schools	4
Total Students	2,628
Proficient in Reading (district average)	100%
Proficient in Math (district average)	98%
College Readiness (district average)	72.1