Garland Independent School District
Garland Independent School District (GISD) is a public school district with its headquarters in the Harris Hill Administration Building in Garland, Texas, United States. Garland ISD extends from the Dallas city limits, northeast to the county line and serves parts of the communities of Garland, Rowlett, and Sachse. Small portions of Dallas and Wylie are served by Garland ISD.
| Garland Independent School District | |
|---|---|
Garland Independent School District Headquarters | |
| Address | |
501 South Jupiter Drive
, TexasUnited States | |
| Coordinates | 32°55′33.9″N 96°38′19.7″W |
| District information | |
| Type | Public |
| Grades | Pre-K through 12 |
| Superintendent | Dr. Ricardo Lopéz |
| Budget | 2008-2009 |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 52,355 |
| Teachers | 3,773 |
| Staff | 3,334 |
| Athletic conference | UIL 10-6A |
| Other information | |
| Website | www |
The district encompasses approximately 100 square miles (260 km2). With a student enrollment of 56,459 students, GISD is currently the fourth largest school district in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, and is thirteenth largest district in the state of Texas. Garland High School, the district's first high school, is more than one hundred years old.
In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.