Presidio Independent School District is a public school district based in Presidio, Texas ( USA).
In addition to Presidio the district also serves the unincorporated areas of Candelaria, Chinati, and Ruidosa.
In 2009, the school district was rated " academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. [1]
Schools
- Presidio High (Grades 9-12)
- Lucy Rede Franco Middle (Grades 6-8)
- Presidio Elementary (Grades PK-5)
As of 2019 [update] the Presidio High School rocketry club consistently won competitions against schools from wealthier, urban communities. A Texas Monthly article in 2019 covered the club. A Filipina teacher named Shella Condino established the club after taking a job at Presidio High in 2006; the club began operations in 2008. [2]
Demographics
As of 2019 [update] more than 50% of the students are classified as English as a second language, and 93% may have school lunches at a reduced or at no cost - the latter is used as a proxy for being economically disadvantaged. [2]
References
- ^ "2009 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on 2015-10-25.
- ^ a b Flynn, Meagan (July 2019). "Why Does Presidio Have One of the Best High School Rocketry Clubs in the Country?". Texas Monthly. Retrieved 2019-07-17. - Original title: "Launch and Deliver."
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