Shiner Independent School District
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Shiner Independent School District is a public school district
based in Shiner
, Texas
(USA
).
Located in Lavaca County, a portion of the district extends into Gonzales County
.
Shiner ISD has one campus - Shiner High (Grades 9-12) and Shiner Elementary (Grades PK-8) were both previously located on a single city block along Avenue E (Highway 90-A).
Construction of a new school campus began in January 2006 and was completed in April 2007. The new campus is located just North of town directly adjacent to Comanche Stadium.
Shiner ISD has been successful athletically in the past, with its teams winning multiple state championships in football, baseball, and softball. Shiner ISD has also twice been awarded the Lone Star Cup (2000-2001 and 2001-2002) which is awarded based on combined academic and athletic achievement.
In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable
" by the Texas Education Agency
.
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 Shiner
Shiner, Texas
Shiner is a city in Lavaca County, Texas, United States. The town was named after Henry B. Shiner who donated for railroad right of way. As of the 2000 census, the city had a population of 2,070....
, 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
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
).
Located in Lavaca County, a portion of the district extends into Gonzales County
Gonzales County, Texas
Gonzales County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. In 2000, its population was 18,628. It is named for its seat, the city of Gonzales.-History Timeline:* Paleo-Indians Hunter-gatherers, and later Coahuiltecan, Tonkawa, Karankawa...
.
Shiner ISD has one campus - Shiner High (Grades 9-12) and Shiner Elementary (Grades PK-8) were both previously located on a single city block along Avenue E (Highway 90-A).
Construction of a new school campus began in January 2006 and was completed in April 2007. The new campus is located just North of town directly adjacent to Comanche Stadium.
Shiner ISD has been successful athletically in the past, with its teams winning multiple state championships in football, baseball, and softball. Shiner ISD has also twice been awarded the Lone Star Cup (2000-2001 and 2001-2002) which is awarded based on combined academic and athletic achievement.
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...
.