South Texas Academy for Medical Professions

South Texas Academy for Medical Professions, also known as Medical Academy, is a high school in San Benito, Texas, United States.

South Texas Academy for Medical Professions
Address
10650 North Expressway 77/83

San Benito
,
Texas
78575

United States
Coordinates26.049433°N 97.553773°W / 26.049433; -97.553773
Information
School typePublic high school
School districtSouth Texas Independent School District
PrincipalHarry Goette
Teaching staff56.64 (FTE)[1]
Grades9-12
Enrollment817 (2017-18)[1]
Student to teacher ratio14.42[1]
Color(s)light blue, blue, white
     
MascotAngel
WebsiteMedical Academy

The school was opened in 2003 as South Texas Academy of Medical Technology in San Benito and changed its name in 2012 to South Texas Academy for Medical Professions(Medical Academy). The school relocated to Olmito, Texas to its bigger campus which opened in 2015. The school serves as an alternative to larger high schools of local independent school districts for students interested in pursuing careers in health care. South Texas Academy for Medical Professions is part of the South Texas Independent School District. It has notable partnerships with Baylor College of Medicine, Harlingen Medical Center, Regional Academic Health Center, Texas State Technical College, Valley Baptist Medical Center and University of Texas at Brownsville.[2]

References
  1. "SOUTH TEXAS ACADEMY FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONS". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
  2. STISD - Med Tech


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