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.
State model for student accountability
5 magnet schools
Professional Development Schools
Montessori classrooms
Education Foundation
Adopt-A-School
State-of-the-art athletics complex
Performing arts center
Nationally certified teachers
High-speed internet access in every classroom
Cable access television channel
After-school childcare
Programs include
The Princeton Review
Aviation
Information Technology
Environmental Technology
Early childhood education
Character education
Bilingual/ESL
Advanced academic
Dropout recovery
Career and Technology Education
Health and Human Services
Finance academy
Engineering academy
Award-winning fine arts
Articulated and dual courses with area colleges and universities
