Rising Scholars Academy is consistently ranked among the best in the state and nation.
STISD is the only all-magnet school district in the state, and offers Valley students an educational alternative. The district provides a personal environment, a strong scholastic program and hands-on training in vocational career fields.
Because STISD is a public school district, there is no cost for students to attend one of its six campuses, and bus transportation is also free of charge.
Rising Scholars Academy maintains an open enrollment policy, meaning any student that wants to attend the campus can attend as long as he or she resides within the tri-county area we serve.
At Rising Scholars Academy, meet curious, collaborative and driven students just like you.
At Rising Scholars Academy, there's more to experience than solely academics. Explore what life is like as an RSA student, and be part of the many extracurricular competitive activities and social clubs.
The community here at Rising Scholars Academy is diverse, interactive and vibrant. We take pride in each and every position that plays a part in making our district unique and consistently ranked among the best in the state and nation.
If you are looking for spunk and excitement and non-traditional methods of learning, the Rising Scholars Academy community is the perfect match and offers endless opportunities.
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Rising Scholars Academy Administration
Acting Principal: Dr. Michele Guajardo
Assistant Principal: Leonel Casanova + Jose Sanchez
District Administration
Superintendent: Marco Antonio Lara, Jr., Ed.D.
Deputy Superintendent: Efrain Garza
Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations: Marla R. Knaub
Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources: Lissa Frausto, MBA, SPHR
Chief Academic Officer: Nereyda Treviño
Administrator for Public Relations & Marketing: Amanda Odom