Waco ISD Revenue and Competitors

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.\r\n\r\nStudents 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.\r\n\r\nNationally Certified teachers\r\nProfessional Development Schools\r\nMagnet schools\r\nDifferentiated Instruction\r\nMontessori schools\r\nGEAR UP partnership with Baylor University\r\nLeadership, Education and Development (LEAD) program with Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce\r\nEducation Foundation classroom grants\r\nAdopt-A-School partnerships\r\nState-of-the-art athletics complex\r\nPerforming arts centers\r\nHigh-speed Internet access in every classroom\r\nEducational access cable television channel\r\nAfter-school childcare