Preparatory Academy is consistently ranked among the best in the state and nation.
STISD is the only all-magnet school district in the state, and offers Valley students an educational alternative. The district provides a personal environment, a strong scholastic program and hands-on training in vocational career fields.
Because STISD is a public school district, there is no cost for students to attend one of its six campuses, and bus transportation is also free of charge.
STISD schools maintain an open enrollment policy, meaning any student that wants to attend one of our six campuses can as long as he or she resides within the tri-county area we serve.
At Preparatory Academy, meet curious, collaborative and driven students just like you.
At Preparatory Academy, there's more to experience than solely academics. Explore what life is like as an STISD student, and be part of the many extracurricular competitive activities and social clubs.
The community here at Preparatory Academy is diverse, interactive and vibrant. We take pride in each and every position that plays a part in making our district unique and consistently ranked among the best in the state and nation.
If you are looking for spunk and excitement and non-traditional methods of learning, the Preparatory Academy community is the perfect match and offers endless opportunities.
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For the third straight year, David Chi of Mercedes, will compete at the National Chemistry Olympiad Competition, in hopes of coming in the Top 20 to earn his seat to the well-sought after Study Camp, and perhaps also being one of the top four students in the U.S. to represent his country at the International Competition this summer.
Thirty-two STISD students will represent the district at the HOSA Future Health Professionals International Leadership Conference, June 23-26.
In just its first year of competition, students from South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy, qualify to compete amongst other students from throughout the world in this international competition.
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