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Waxahachie 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 more than 11,000 and more than 1,700 employees committed to the success of every student. While Waxahachie ISD is steeped in tradition, it is also a district where innovation thrives and growth is limitless. Our core values of choice, collaboration, belonging, and community are foremost in everything we do.

Facts and Figures

Future Student Capacity Needs

Many Unique Educational Opportunities

Two-way dual language program for K-8th grade
STEAM elementary academy
Biomedical elementary academy
STEM Early College High School (Global High)
Courses in 13 CTE clusters

Campuses by the Numbers

10 elementary schools
3 junior high schools
2 high schools
1 alternative high school
1 pre-kindergarten academy

Enrollment

Current Enrollment → 11,200

African American → 17.6%

Hispanic → 35.1%

White → 42.2%

Two or More Races → 3.6%

Other Races → 1.5%

Economically Disadvantaged → 49.8%