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      • Waxahachie courthouse clocktowerWaxahachie ISD was founded in 1884 and has a rich tradition of excellence in education. The district encompasses 192 square miles in the heart of Ellis County. Waxahachie ISD is a fast-growth district with a diverse student population of nearly 11,000 and more than 1,600 employees who are committed to the success of every student. While Waxahachie ISD is steeped in tradition, it is also a district of innovation with a rigorous curriculum and outstanding extracurricular programs.

         

        Waxahachie ISD offers many unique educational opportunities, including:

        • Two-way dual language program
        • STEAM elementary academy
        • Biomedical elementary academy
        • STEM/Early College high school (Global High)
        • Courses in all 13 CTE clusters offered at WHS

        Waxahachie ISD campuses by the numbers:

        • 9 elementary schools
        • 3 junior high schools
        • 2 high schools
        • 1 alternative learning campus
        • 1 pre-kindergarten academy

        Current Enrollment: 10,840

        • African American: 17.3%
        • Hispanic: 38.95%
        • White: 38.65%
        • Asian/Pacific Isl.: 0.7%
        • Two or More Races: 4.07%
        • Other Races: 1.03%
        • Economically Disadvantaged: 46.6%

        Future Student Capacity Needs:

        • Elementary (PreK-5)
          • Current Capacity: 5,474
          • Capacity Needed by 2032-33: 8,677
          • Capacity Needed by 2042-43: 12,579
        • Junior High (6-8)
          • Current Capacity: 3,448
          • Capacity Needed by 2032-33: 4,009
          • Capacity Needed by 2042-43: 5,947
        • High School (9-12)
          • Current Capacity: 3,773
          • Capacity Needed by 2032-33: 5,351
          • Capacity Needed by 2042-43: 8,013
        • 1,650+ employees
        • 715 certified teachers
        • 24.3% of teachers have advanced degrees
        • Average years of teacher experience: 12.2
        • First-year teacher salary: $54,000
        • 14.1 students per certified teacher
         
        For additional information or clarification about the content on this page, please contact the WISD Administration Office at (972) 923-4631.