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.
Irving ISD is the public PreK-12 school district of choice for 33,000+ students in Irving, Texas, where educators help students excel and reach their maximum potential. Irving ISD operates 38 educational facilities.
Schools:
3 early childhood schools (PreK)
20 elementary schools (K-5)
8 middle schools (6-8)
5 high schools (9-12)
Other Educational Facilities:
Student Reassignment Center
Ratteree Career Development Center
Elise Walker Outdoor Learning Center
Robert Scott Pohl Planetarium
Support Facilities:
Administration Building
Administrative Annex
Facilities Services Center
Food and Nutrition
Hands-on Science Center
Irving Schools Stadium
Special Education Annex
Irving ISD Pursues Designation as District of Innovation:
To maximize potential for all Irving ISD students, the District of Innovation process was initiated by the Irving ISD Board of Trustees. It was determined that the students of Irving ISD could potentially benefit from the flexibilities offered through a locally-developed District of Innovation Plan.
District of Innovation (DoI) is a concept passed by the 84th Texas Legislature set forth in House Bill 1842, that gives traditional independent school districts most of the flexibilities available to Texas open enrollment charter schools. To access these flexibilities, a school district must adopt a DoI Plan, as set forth in the Texas Education Code Chapter 12A.
For more information about the District of Innovation process in Irving ISD, please contact our office of School Leadership.
With this year's Accountability Ratings, TEA reports 70% of Irving ISD campuses have earned top letter grades. Superintendent Hernandez says the accomplishments of the district have been noticed as, "This is a testament to the hard work of our students, the commitment of our teachers and the invaluable support of all staff."
Educating 56,000 students across 72 campuses, Garland ISD ranks as the second-largest district in Dallas County, fourth-largest in Dallas-Fort Worth, 13th-largest in Texas, and is among the 70-largest in America.
The district spans the cities of Garland, Rowlett and Sachse, yet maintains a small town, family feel. With a rich tradition of excellence, GISD boasts a diverse population that speaks more than 100 languages, as well as technology-driven campuses, magnet programs and approximately 200 Career and Technical Education courses.