Bandera Independent School District is a public school district based in Bandera, Texas (USA). In addition to Bandera, the district also serves the communities of Lakehills, Bandera Falls, Pipe Creek, and Tarpley.
| Bandera Independent School District | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| USA | |
| Coordinates | 29°43′26″N 99°04′36″W / 29.723816°N 99.0766917°W |
| District information | |
| Type | Public Independent school district |
| Grades | EE through 12[1] |
| Superintendent | Gary L Bitzkie [1] |
| Schools | 4 (2011-12)[2] |
| NCES District ID | 4809360[2] |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 2447 (2010-11) [1] |
| Teachers | 178.26 (2011-12)[2] (on full-time equivalent (FTE) basis) |
| Student–teacher ratio | 13.73 (2011-12)[2] |
| Athletic conference | UIL Class 4A-2 [3] |
| District mascot | Bulldogs [4] |
| Colors | Royal Blue, White [4] |
| Other information | |
| TEA District Accountability Rating for 2011 | Recognized [5] |
| Website | Bandera ISD |
Finances edit
As of the 2010-2011 school year, the appraised valuation of property in the district was $1,291,941,000.[1] The maintenance tax rate was $0.104 and the bond tax rate was $0.015 per $100 of appraised valuation.[1]
Academic achievement edit
In 2011, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.[5]
Schools edit
In the 2012-2013 school year, the district had students in four schools.[1]
- Bandera High School (Grades 9-12)
- 2001-02 National Blue Ribbon School[6]
- Bandera Middle (Grades 6-8)
- Alkek Elementary (Grades EE-5)
- Hill Country Elementary (Grades EE-5)- Located in Bandera Falls
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g Texas School Directory 2013-14 (PDF). Austin, Texas: Texas Education Agency. February 2014. p. 47. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 December 2014. Retrieved 20 December 2014.
- ^ a b c d "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Bandera ISD". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 20 December 2014.
- ^ "UIL Alignments". University Interscholastic League. Retrieved 18 July 2012.
- ^ a b "Bandera High School Football". CBS Interactive. Retrieved 18 July 2012.
- ^ a b "Texas Accountability System District Ratings for 2004 through 2011". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on 2 July 2012. Retrieved 18 July 2012.
- ^ Blue Ribbon Schools Program, Schools Recognized 1982-1983 Through 1999-2002 (PDF) Archived March 26, 2009, at the Wayback Machine