South Texas Isd Virtual Academy serves 210 students in grades 6-10.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-10
- Enrollment: 210 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Texas Isd Virtual Academy's student population of 210 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-10
Total Students
210 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Texas Isd Virtual Academy is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
56%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
40%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend South Texas Isd Virtual Academy?
210 students attend South Texas Isd Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of South Texas Isd Virtual Academy students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Texas Isd Virtual Academy?
South Texas Isd Virtual Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Texas Isd Virtual Academy offer ?
South Texas Isd Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-10
What school district is South Texas Isd Virtual Academy part of?
South Texas Isd Virtual Academy is part of South Texas Independent School District.
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