SOUTH TEXAS ISD WORLD SCHOLARS

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403 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

South Texas Business, Education & Technology Academy (BETA) is a public magnet high school located in Edinburg, Texas, and is part of the South Texas Independent School District (STISD). Serving students across the Rio Grande Valley, the school operates on an open-enrollment basis for residents within its district’s geographic boundaries. BETA is well-regarded for its specialized curriculum that blends rigorous college-preparatory academics with professional certification pathways, preparing students for both higher education and immediate entry into the workforce.

The school is particularly noted for its focus on business, information technology, and education-related fields, providing students with hands-on experience and industry-aligned skills. By integrating career-focused instruction with a traditional high school experience, BETA emphasizes leadership, innovation, and professional development. With its reputation for academic excellence and supportive learning environment, the academy serves as a key institution for students seeking a competitive edge in their future careers.

403

Total Students

30.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH TEXAS ISD WORLD SCHOLARS
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	345
Black	3
Asian	13
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

Hispanic
345 (85.6%)
White
36 (8.9%)
Asian
13 (3.2%)
Two or More
5 (1.2%)
Black
3 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	SOUTH TEXAS ISD
Phone:	(956)383-1684
Website:	http://worldscholars.stisd.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	403
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	245
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 83

Grade 10 94

Grade 11 100

Grade 12 126