Llano Independent School District
Encyclopedia
Llano Independent School District is a public school district
based in Llano
, Texas
(USA
).
In addition to Llano, the district serves the city of Sunrise Beach Village
, the community of Kingsland
, and a portion of Horseshoe Bay
as well as most rural areas in Llano County
.
In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable
" by the Texas Education Agency
.
A new high school was built in 2000 with classes beginning Fall 2000. The previous high school is now the middle school just down the road. The Yellow Jacket football team still plays at Llano Stadium next to the middle school. The tennis courts, which were recently remodeled, are also located by Llano Middle School.
School district
School districts are a form of special-purpose district which serves to operate the local public primary and secondary schools.-United States:...
based in Llano
Llano, Texas
-History:Llano County was established in compliance with a February 1, 1856, state legislative act. The Llano River location was chosen in an election held on June 14, 1856, under a live oak on the south bank of the river, near the present site of Roy Inks Bridge in Llano...
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
(USA
United States
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).
In addition to Llano, the district serves the city of Sunrise Beach Village
Sunrise Beach Village, Texas
Sunrise Beach Village is a city in Llano County, Texas, United States. The population was 704 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Sunrise Beach Village is located at , on the southern shore of Lake Lyndon B...
, the community of Kingsland
Kingsland, Texas
Kingsland is a census-designated place in Llano County, Texas, United States. The population was 4,584 at the 2000 census. Texas Ranch to Market Road 1431 runs through the community.-Geography:...
, and a portion of Horseshoe Bay
Horseshoe Bay, Texas
Horseshoe Bay is a city in Burnet and Llano Counties in the U.S. state of Texas. Prior to its incorporation in September 2005, it was a census-designated place . The CDP population was 3,337 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
as well as most rural areas in Llano County
Llano County, Texas
Llano County is a county located on the Edwards Plateau in the U.S. state of Texas. In 2010, its population was 19, 301. Its county seat is Llano, and the county is named for the Llano River....
.
In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable
Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system
The Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system rates all public schools, charter schools, and school districts in the State of Texas.The criteria are the same for schools and districts, and are discussed below...
" by the Texas Education Agency
Texas Education Agency
The Texas Education Agency is a branch of the state government of Texas in the United States responsible for public education. The agency is headquartered in the William B...
.
Schools
Llano ISD has four schools - three in the city of Llano and one in Kingsland. Their school colors are orange and black and their mascot is the Yellow Jacket.High school
AAA- Llano High School (Llano; Grades 9-12)
A new high school was built in 2000 with classes beginning Fall 2000. The previous high school is now the middle school just down the road. The Yellow Jacket football team still plays at Llano Stadium next to the middle school. The tennis courts, which were recently remodeled, are also located by Llano Middle School.
Primary schools
- Llano Elementary School (Llano; Grades PK-5)
- Packsaddle Elementary School (Kingsland; Grades PK-5)