SOUTH TEXAS ISD MEDICAL PROFESSIONS

stexasmedicalacademy.sharpschool.net/

820 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The South Texas Academy for Medical Professions (STAMP), located in Olmito, Texas, is a specialized magnet high school within the South Texas Independent School District (STISD). Designed for students with a strong interest in healthcare, the academy offers a rigorous curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with intensive medical science coursework. By providing students with hands-on learning experiences, lab work, and professional exposure, the school aims to prepare them for competitive post-secondary studies and diverse careers within the medical and healthcare fields.

Beyond its academic focus, the academy fosters a college-preparatory environment that emphasizes professional development and critical thinking. Because it is part of the STISD network, the school serves students from across the region, creating a diverse and focused community of learners. Through partnerships with local medical institutions and a commitment to high standards, the South Texas Academy for Medical Professions serves as a vital pipeline for aspiring doctors, nurses, researchers, and allied health professionals in the Rio Grande Valley.

820

Total Students

57.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH TEXAS ISD MEDICAL PROFESSIONS
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	785
Asian	13
American Indian	2

Hispanic
785 (95.7%)
White
20 (2.4%)
Asian
13 (1.6%)
American Indian
2 (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)214-6100
Website:	http://stexasmedicalacademy.sharpschool.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	820
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	530
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 9 205

Grade 10 217

Grade 11 216

Grade 12 182