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Garland Independent School District

Our diverse community shares a vision of providing exceptional education that impacts lives and changes futures. We are #GISDUnmatched.

Garland Independent School District serves a diverse and vibrant community of learners across its high school campuses. Committed to academic excellence, innovation, and student well-being, GISD offers rigorous coursework, dynamic extracurricular opportunities, and strong college, career, and military readiness pathways. Through comprehensive high schools and specialized programs, the district fosters inclusive, supportive environments where every student is known, valued, and empowered to succeed beyond graduation..

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What Makes GISD Different?

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An education as unique as our students.

Academics

Count on us. Student success is exponential.
 

All education is not equal

  • $70+ million

    Scholarships Awarded to Students
  • 13,000+

    Students enrolled in Career & Technical Education (CTE) courses
  • B (84)

    TEA Rating
  • 430

    Advanced Placement Scholars

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Magnet programs

These programs are magnetic.

 

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Financial information & transparency

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Garland Independent School District ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR'S TAX RATE.

THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY .34 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $-2.30.

 

 

Safety 

We take safety seriously.

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Graduation & Beyond

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you’re clear for takeoff. 
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One education. A thousand opportunities.

"...GISD has given me various opportunities to be successful and to really prepare myself for the challenges I may face in the real world. Our schools and our teachers provide a positive atmosphere for those they take under their wings...Thank you, GISD." Zoria Heard SHS Class of 2022

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One education. A thousand opportunities.

"...GISD has given me various opportunities to be successful and to really prepare myself for the challenges I may face in the real world. Our schools and our teachers provide a positive atmosphere for those they take under their wings...Thank you, GISD." Zoria Heard SHS Class of 2022

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One education. A thousand opportunities.

"...GISD has given me various opportunities to be successful and to really prepare myself for the challenges I may face in the real world. Our schools and our teachers provide a positive atmosphere for those they take under their wings...Thank you, GISD." Zoria Heard SHS Class of 2022

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