About Tyler Independent School District
As the largest school district in Northeast Texas, Tyler ISD encompasses 193 square miles, maintains a total of 36 campus and auxiliary facilities, and serves an enrollment of over 18,000 students. The district is made up of four high schools, a Career & Technology Center, two Innovative K-8 schools, four middle schools, 15 elementary schools, and one special education campus. The District's campus improvement plans enable administrators and teachers at each campus to implement programs responsive to the particular needs of its individual student body.
With academic achievement the primary objective, Tyler ISD takes strong measures to ensure a positive, safe and orderly learning environment, to instill self-discipline, and to enforce standards of excellence throughout the system.
An array of programs and opportunities expand beyond Tyler ISD in this culture-rich community. Located midway between Dallas and Shreveport, Louisiana, Tyler is a garden city of over 100,000 known for its roses and scenic beauty. Community assets such as the Caldwell Zoo, East Texas Symphony Orchestra, Tyler Museum of Art, and the Hudnall Planetarium afford opportunities for field trips that expand learning beyond the normal classroom experience. In addition, Tyler ISD offers access to nationally recognized higher education programs through partnerships with The University of Texas at Tyler and Tyler Junior College.
Nacogdoches Independent School District focuses on educating and inspiring everyone to achieve excellence. The district firmly believes its vision extends to not only its 6,400-plus students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, but also to its teachers, staff, parents, community and administrators.
The district believes …
• Its core purpose is teaching and learning.
• Every employee of the district plays a vital role in the educational process.
• All students deserve to be taught in a safe and secure environment.
• The participation of parents and the community is necessary for the district to succeed at its mission
• High expectations for everyone — students and staff — are critical to an engaged, energized, and ultimately successful district.
NISD offers innovative programs at every level including:
• Three elementary-level magnet schools — fine arts, dual language and joint technology and science — that teach the core subjects while utilizing their school's theme and giving students additional time to further explore the school theme.
• Early College High School program which allows high school students to begin taking college classes on the Stephen F. Austin State University campus as early as their freshman year.
• Career and Technology Education at Nacogdoches High School offers students courses and often certification opportunities in a variety of career-based skills including phlebotomy, floral design, culinary arts and much more.