District Profile

  • district logo with drop shadowWaxahachie 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

  • Employees

    1,700+

  • Certified Teachers

    761

  • Teachers with Advanced Degrees

    23.9%

  • Educators with 5+ Years Experience

    78.8%

  • 1st Year Teacher Salary

    $54,600

  • Students per Certified Teacher

    14.2

Future Student Capacity Needs

Grade Level Current Capacity Needed by 32-33 Needed by 42-43
Elementary (PK-5) 6,859 8,246 12,579
Junior High (6-8) 3,443 4,401 5,947
High School (9-12) 3,773 4,781 8,013

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%

     

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