The Waco Independent School District
is a mid-sized district serving the many different
needs of more than 15,000 students throughout the
city. Waco ISD schools offer a family-like atmosphere
and small school feel for students ages three through
high school.
Students may attend their neighborhood school or choose
to apply for random lottery selection to one of five
magnet schools that encompass all grade levels. Magnet
campuses provide a broad range of curriculum including
technology, science, fine arts, Montessori, business
and engineering. Each school has a unique atmosphere
with programs of interest for students.
Nationally certified teachers
Professional Development Schools
Five magnet schools
Differentiated Instruction
Montessori classrooms
GEAR UP partnership with Baylor University
Leadership, Education and Development (LEAD) program with Waco Chamber
Education Foundation classroom grants
Adopt-A-School partnerships
State-of-the-art athletics complex
Performing arts center
DATE Grant Recipient for teacher bonuses
High-speed internet access in every classroom
Educational access cable television channel
After-school childcare
Academic and extracurricular programs include
The Princeton Review
International Baccalaureate PYP Candidate Elementary School
International Baccalaureate MYP Candidate Intermediate School
International Baccalaureate MYP Candidate Middle School
Aviation
Information Technology
Environmental Technology
Early childhood education
Character education
Bilingual/ESL
Advanced Academics
Dropout recovery
Career and Technology Education
Health and Human Services
Finance academy
Engineering academy
Award-winning fine arts
Advanced Placement courses
Articulated and dual credit courses with local colleges and universities
