South Texas Independent School District Virtual Academy
One name that always comes up when discussing the best public online high schools in Texas is South Texas ISD Virtual Academy. The district's independent virtual school was founded in the autumn of 2021.
Students are admitted on a first-come, first-served basis and there is no payment to attend because it is a public school district. The best part is that STISD schools continue to provide open enrollment, so any student who wants to study hard and learn can come as long as they live in Cameron, Hidalgo, or Willacy Counties.
The Virtual Academy will allow students to enroll in their required courses as well as a number of electives during the first years, with the option to pursue Dual Credit courses later on. Teachers will bring to the school their specialized knowledge of virtual learning, and programs and instruction will be created with this in mind. Instructors will operate from a single location, and students will complete their coursework entirely online from home.
By enrolling in Virtual Academy, students can visit up to three summer camps held by the school, giving them a chance to get a feel for the campus and its culture before fall classes begin. This enables students to get ready for their time at the school, investigate programs, network with new people, and get a firsthand look at the STISD community.
A strong team of social workers, counselors, and diagnosticians are available at STISD to assist students on a daily basis. Employees devote their time to ensuring that students succeed both inside and outside of the classroom. They do this by offering mentoring programs and making sure students have the academic support they need to take on the demanding course offerings at STISD.
Founded: 2021
Address: 7001 East Expressway #83, Mercedes, TX 78570, USA
Phone: 956 514 4201
Email: maribel.valdez@stisd.net
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: 6-11
Website: https://virtualacademy.stisd.net/
Ranking:
- #1 Best places to teach in Texas
- #1 Best Teachers in Texas
- #2 School district in Texas
- Most Diverse Public High Schools in Texas: 335 of 4,446
