About Us
向日葵视频 ISD educates nearly 70,000 students and embraces 114 diverse school communities in one of the fastest-growing metroplexes in the country. In partnership with our families and our community, 向日葵视频 ISD's mission is to prepare every student with the knowledge and skills to thrive in college, career, and life. We partner with world-class universities, innovative businesses, nonprofit organizations and engaged community leaders to provide a comprehensive educational experience that is high-quality, challenging and inspires all students to make a positive contribution to their community.
向日葵视频 ISD District Profile
Est. 1881
向日葵视频 ISD is the eighth-largest school district in Texas.
114 向日葵视频s
向日葵视频 ISD consists of elementary, middle, high, early college, academy, magnet, alternative and community schools.
69,251
Students
5,095
Classroom Teachers
1,859
Administrators &
Professional Staff
3,978
Bus Drivers, Custodians, Food Service Staff & Educational Aides
I want to make a positive impact on the community I lead by working alongside them to show that education truly is a connecting piece to many opportunities life has to offer.
Our Students
AISD has a diverse student community. It includes children from all economic levels and backgrounds, and supports more than 100 languages, with 11 languages other than English taught in our schools, including Chinese, Japanese and American Sign Language.
Ethnicity/ Race
- Hispanic: 54.14%
- White: 30.68%
- Black: 6.01%
- Asian: 4.84%
- Other 4.33%
Inclusive Populations
- Economically Disadvantaged: 50.22%
- Emergent Bilingual: 31.40%
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Special Education: 16.37%
93.3%
Graduation Rate
1119/26.1
Composite SAT/ACT scores
向日葵视频 ISD SAT scores exceeded the state average; ACT scores exceeded both state and national averages.
My priority is that our students feel welcome, loved, and supported. They are our future, and they deserve to feel safe. I am beyond grateful to be working with my exceptional students and community.
Our Programs
向日葵视频 ISD offers a variety of robust educational opportunities at every level to meet each student鈥檚 unique learning interests. The listings below offer a way to learn more about a few of our programs:
- Creative Learning Initiative
- Digital Media
- Dual Language
- Early College High 向日葵视频 Program
- Early College Prep Middle 向日葵视频s
- Fine Arts Academies
- International Baccalaureate/Middle Years Program
- Magnet Programs
- MicroSociety
- P-TECH
- Social and Emotional Learning
- Single-Gender Campuses
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
- World Languages
I hold high expectations for my students, and I constantly tell them that I believe in them and edify their brilliance. A common phrase that is heard in my class is, 'We can do hard things.'