South Texas ISD High School for Health Professions in Mercedes, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

South Texas ISD High School for Health Professions is a rural public school in Mercedes, Texas that is part of South Texas Independent School District. It serves 797 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.0:1. Its teachers have had 3 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 9 - 12

797 Students

57 Teachers

700 Med High Dr

Mercedes, TX 78570 View local requests

http://medhigh.stisd.net

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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South Texas ISD High School for Health Professions Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mr. Ayala

Mrs. Caballero

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South Texas ISD High School for Health Professions Demographics

93%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

93%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

South Texas ISD High School for Health Professions Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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