South Texas ISD Health Professions

South Texas ISD Health Professions

Public High School | Grade 9-12
700 Med High Dr,  Mercedes, TX
South Texas Independent School District
4.1
4.0
755 Students
A
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School Details

Head of School
Dr Barbara Heater
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
43%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Average GPA
3.44
Graduation Rate
99%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B
Administration
A-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.44
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
43%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
55
Full Time Teachers
55
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
570
Verbal
590
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
25
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
47.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
28%
State Average
9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
281:1

Student Diversity

Female
69.3%
Male
30.7%
Hispanic
84.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.1%
White
3.7%
Black
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
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School Rankings

#22 Best Magnet HS in Texas
#27 Best Public HS Teachers in Texas
#94 Best HS For Stem in Texas
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 432 Students
University of Texas - Austin 351 Students
Texas A&M University 336 Students
University of Houston 233 Students
The University of Texas at San Antonio 229 Students
Baylor University 214 Students
Rice University 206 Students
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi 160 Students
Texas State University 153 Students
South Texas College 108 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 260 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 153 Students
Nursing 142 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine 77 Students
Psychology 75 Students
Chemistry 49 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 47 Students
Business 38 Students
Public Health 38 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 24 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 306 Reviews
5.0 Senior
6/9/2023
Although my dream to be in the medical field began way before going to Health Professions; Med High really sparked a fire in me to try harder and pursue my goals. Health Professions has amazing teachers who became mentors and guided me through school and life. Med High is an amazing school great in aiding people who aspire to do big things in life.
4.0 Senior
6/6/2022
South Texas ISD Health Professions is an amazing school for students who want to pursue a career in healthcare. While providing challenging courses and chances to earn college credit through AP and Dual Enrollment classes, Health Professions offers specialized classes that allow you to graduate as a certified clinical medical assistant, an EMT, and even a certified nurse assistant.
4.0 Senior
4/18/2022
Better college readiness for seniors. More sports and school activities such as dances and some types of sports
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 3 Reviews
2.0 parent
5/27/2016
Teachers are okay, give too much work your student is better off going to a public school where they will have a higher GPA, and have extra curriculars. This school offers no extracurriculars. Also the administration is a joke. Harrass the students, will do anything to have an excuse to write them u...
5.0 other
8/19/2013
I am currently enrolled at Med High. One day before winter started I sprung up a crazy idea to my parents: "Can I go to Med High?" I had a small idea about Med High, wanting to become a nurse in the medical field, I did all the research I could. I am a sophomore now as of August the twenty sixth. I...
5.0 student
11/3/2012
I'm Currently A Sophomore And I Have To Say Going To Med-high Is The Best Thing that has ever happend to me.! We Meet new people, learn about them and really interact with the outside world of med-high.! This school really benefits you in a way that many other schools dont.! For example: you can gra...

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