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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Science Academy student Madalynn Martinez has been selected for the prestigious STEM Enhancement in Earth Science (SEES) summer internship to be held at The University of Texas at Austin’s Center for Space Research. Students will work with scientists and engineers to conduct authentic research from data received from NASA’s earth observing satellites as well as designing Mars habitats, Lunar Exploration, and analysis of images from the International Space Station.
Student registration is required each year for all new and returning students. For your convenience, this year’s STISD student registration process will be completed electronically through Skyward, our student information system.
High school graduation ceremonies for STISD will be held May 22-24. Read the full story for details about the upcoming ceremonies and to meet this year's Valedictorians and Salutatorians!
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