The Houston Independent School District is the largest public school system in Texas and the eighth largest in the United States. Its schools are dedicated to giving every student the best possible education through an intensive core curriculum and specialized, challenging instructional and career programs. HISD is empowers students to become critical thinkers, visionary leaders, and active contributors in their community, fostering a pathway to success for limitless opportunities in a competitive global landscape.
The Arlington Independent School District offers an outstanding, well-rounded educational experience with award-winning academic and nationally recognized extracurricular programs. With nearly 52,000 enrolled students, the Arlington ISD is the 11th largest school district in Texas. The AISD has a total of 77 schools - 12 high schools (six regular, six alternative), 10 junior high schools and 55 elementary schools (54 regular, one prekindergarten). The district is the largest employer in Arlington and the third-largest employer in Tarrant County with more than 8,500 administrators, teachers and support staff.
Beliefs
We believe that:
Our success depends upon
- A commitment by all to a clear and focused vision
- Effective teaching and leadership
- A positive culture that promotes continuous improvement by all
- An engaged community
Our students can excel
Vision
The AISD will be a premier school district and a leader in education.
Mission
The mission of the Arlington Independent School District is to empower and engage all students to be contributing, responsible citizens striving for their maximum potential through relevant, innovative and rigorous learning experiences.
Goal
100% of AISD students will graduate exceptionally prepared for college, career and citizenship.
Performance Objective Categories
Academic Achievement
College Readiness
Workforce Readiness
Leadership, Citizenship and Responsibility
The quality of education in Fort Bend County has long been a driving force to attract families to the area. Fort Bend County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation. As the largest school district in the county, Fort Bend ISD is an outstanding K-12 public education system.
Serving more than 80,000 students, FBISD is Texas’ sixth largest school district and is one of the most diverse in the nation. Working and learning cohesively alongside families who speak more than 100 languages and dialects, the schools work together with students, their families and the community to address each student’s unique needs.
FBISD currently has 83 campuses: 12 high schools, 15 middle schools, 51 elementary campuses and five specialty schools to address the academic and vocational interests of students. With more than 11,000 full-time employees and substitutes, the District is the largest employer in Fort Bend County.
Fort Bend ISD is committed to its mission to inspire and equip all students to pursue futures beyond what they can imagine.