HUNTSVILLE ISD State of the District 2023 - 2024 www.Huntsville-ISD.org 936-435-6300
Message from the Superintendent
I am extremely proud to serve as the superintendent for our hardworking students, staff, parents and community in Huntsville ISD. Our local public school district provides opportunities for all students, regardless of their strengths or challenges, and some of these opportunities are simply not available in many other places.
From Early Childhood programs to advanced academic and college courses offered at our high school, and at every age in between, we teach a rigorous academic curriculum that produces more graduates on the Distinguished Level of Achievement Plan than the state average. Additionally, we offer the most Career and Technology pathways of any area school, resulting in a higher percentage of graduates obtaining an Industry Based Certification than the state average. To complete a comprehensive education, we offer a wide array of athletic teams and fine arts programs, competing successfully against other 5A and 6A schools annually. These opportunities, along with a variety of other clubs and organizations, educate the whole child and develop a love for school and learning.
TECHNOLOGY
Leading Edge Technical Infrastructure
10 YEARS
AS A GOOGLE DISTRICT
- Renovated Security Vestibules on EVERY Campus
- Safety Film Installed at Entrances
- Stop the Prop Campaign
- Distributed Access System Allowing First Responders Connectivity & Communication
- Raptor Visitor Management System used for all Campus Guests
- CrisisGo Allows Organization-wide Alerts
6500 CHROMEBOOKS
SAFETY & SECURITY
- Cameras and Key Card Door Access District Wide
- Wifi and GPS Tracking on EVERY Bus
- Security Officer Present on EVERY Campus
- Security Cameras Throughout the District
- Fencing Installed at ALL Elementary Schools
$124,262,482 2023-24 Budget
PERFECT SCORE FINANCIAL INTEGRITY RATING SYSTEM of TEXAS DistrictMaintenance &Operations Interest& Sinking(Debt) Total Montgomery$0.6744$0.3743$1.0487 Cleveland$0.6692$0.3572$1.0264 Willis$0.6692$0.3310$1.0002 CollegeStation$0.6992$0.2630$0.9622 Conroe$0.7021$0.2600$0.9621 Bryan$0.6792$0.2700$0.9492 NewWaverly$0.7575$0.1900$0.9475 Livingston$0.7575$0.1611$0.9186 Trinity$0.7318$0.1817$0.9135 Madisonville$0.7575$0.1163$0.8738 Huntsville$0.7121$0.1450$0.8571 Onalaska$0.6792$0.1753$0.8545 Anderson-Shiro$0.6692$0.1822$0.8514 Coldspring-Oakhurst$0.7159$0.0664$0.7823 Tax Rate Comparison to Neighboring Districts
FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY T
HISD reflects the values of our local community because we are a true public school. Our citizens have a voice in our governance through local school board elections, and we are academically and financially accountable to the public. These facts set us apart from many others and reinforce my passion for true public schools. We offer a pathway to a successful future for all children, not just a select few.
Huntsville ISD is on the rise, with improved academic performance over the past 6 years, and now, first class facilities provided by community support of Bond 2021. The following pages offer a glimpse of the many things we have to be proud of in Huntsville ISD. Help us spread the great news about our local hometown school district!
Sting ‘em Hornets!
According to Harvard’s Center for Education Policy Research and Stanford’s Educational Opportunity Project, Huntsville ISD ranks NUMBER 1 in reading improvement in their national study of state standardized test scores and National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) scores.
430
2023 GRADUATES
5977
TOTAL ENROLLMENT
$4,575,000 SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED 2023
CHAMPION STUDENTS!
BOND UPDATE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Renovate Old Huntsville Intermediate into new Scott Johnson Elementary
Stewart Elementary School Classroom Addition
Huntsville Elementary School Classroom Addition
Samuel Walker Houston Elementary Classroom Addition
Safety & Security Enhancements at EVERY CAMPUS
HIGH SCHOOL
New District Performing Arts Center
New Stadium/Field House Complex
New High School Baseball Field
New High School Softball Field
MANCE PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL
Renovate Existing SLC Area into Classrooms
Renovate Fine Arts Suite
Renovate Gyms and Athletics Spaces
New Kitchen/Cafeteria/Stage
2021 Bond PROP A 78% In Favor PROP B 71% In Favor
Thank You Huntsville!
CHAMPION COMMUNITY PARTNERS!
“Alone
we can do so little. Together we can do so much.”
Helen Keller we can do so much.”
Every Campus has an Adopt-a-School Partnership with Local Faith-based Organizations
Huntsville Education Foundation - $25,000 in Grants to Teachers Annually
A Time 2 Read - A Community Powered 2nd Grade
Reading Tutorial Program
655 Registered District Volunteers
Robust Financial Support for the District and Numerous Student Organizations
Sam Houston State University: Bearkat Advantage
Provides a Streamlined Path to Enrollment and Success
Including Guaranteed Admission for Top 25% of Senior Class
Average SAT & ACT Scores (Annual Graduates)
Higher than the State
40%
Graduates Earning Industry-Based Certifications
Higher than the State
83.8% of students
Graduate with the Distinguished Level of Achievement Plan
Higher than the State
College, Career or Military Readiness
(Annual Graduates)
Higher than the State
Huntsville High School
CCMR increased 30%
TSI Results
(Graduate >=Criterion)
Higher than the State in Both Reading and Math
CHAMPION TEAC
972
District Employees
BOARD APPROVED Teacher & Staff Raises Years In A Row 7
TIA District
$500,000 in Extra Earnings for Teachers Over the Next 5 Years.
1 in 3 HISD Teachers Have 11+ Years of Teaching Experience
HERS
HERS and STAFF!
Clear Evidence of Improved Student Learning Over 3 Years
Note: At the time of printing, the 2023 accountability ratings have not been released pending judicial ruling.
Nationally Recognized Model PLC Campuses
Gibbs Pre-K
Mance Park Middle School
Huntsville Intermediate School
Huntsville Elementary School
Scott Johnson Elementary School
Welcome Home CHAMPIONS!