Blanket Independent School District

Last updated
Blanket Independent School District
Location
ESC Region 15 [1]
USA
District information
Type Independent school district
GradesPre-K through 12
SuperintendentDavid Whisenhunt [1]
Schools5 (2009-10) [2]
NCES District ID 4810380 [2]
Students and staff
Students210 (2010-11) [1]
Teachers21.62 (2009-10) [2] (on full-time equivalent (FTE) basis)
Student–teacher ratio10.50 (2009-10) [2]
Athletic conference UIL Class 1A 6-man Football Division II [3]
District mascotTigers [4]
Colors   Black, Gold [4]
Other information
TEA District Accountability Rating for 2011-12Academically Acceptable [5]
Website Blanket ISD

Blanket Independent School District is a public school district based in Blanket, Texas (USA) located in Brown County. A portion of the district extends into Comanche County.

Contents

Finances

As of the 2010-2011 school year, the appraised valuation of property in the district was $37,947,000. [1] The maintenance tax rate was $0.104 and the bond tax rate was $0.007 per $100 of appraised valuation. [1]

Academic achievement

In 2011, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. [5] Forty-nine percent of districts in Texas in 2011 received the same rating. [6] No state accountability ratings will be given to districts in 2012. [7] A school district in Texas can receive one of four possible rankings from the Texas Education Agency: Exemplary (the highest possible ranking), Recognized, Academically Acceptable, and Academically Unacceptable (the lowest possible ranking).

Historical district TEA accountability ratings [5]

Schools

In the 2011-2012 school year Blanket ISD operated three schools. [1]

Up until 2010, the district operated Blanket Elementary School (Grades PK-8).

Special programs

Athletics

Blanket High School participates in the boys sports of tennis, basketball, golf, track, cross country, and football. The school participates in the girls sports of basketball, tennis, golf, tennis, track, and cross country. For the 2012 through 2014 school years, Blanket High School will play six-man football in UIL Class 1A 6-man Football Division II. [3] Junior High boys participate in football, track, cross country, tennis, and basketball. Junior High girls participate in cheer, track, cross country, tennis, and basketball.

See also

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Alvarado Independent School District</span> School district in Texas

The Alvarado Independent School District is a public school district based in Alvarado, Texas, United States. In addition to Alvarado, the district also serves the unincorporated community of Lillian. The district operates one high school, Alvarado High School.

The Alto Independent School District is a school district based in Alto, Texas, USA. It is managed by a six-person Board of Trustees. The superintendent is Kelly West. The district is also served by Angelina College, a community college located in Lufkin, Texas.

Amherst Independent School District is a public school district based in Amherst, Texas (USA). The district operates one K-12 school, Amherst School.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Anahuac Independent School District</span> School district in Texas, United States

Anahuac Independent School District is a public school district based in Anahuac, Texas (USA). The district serves Anahuac and several unincorporated areas, including Double Bayou, Hankamer, Monroe City, Oak Island, Smith Point, Turtle Bayou, and Wallisville. The district operates one high school, Anahuac High School.

Aquilla Independent School District is a public school district based in Aquilla, Texas (US). The district operates one high school, Aquilla High School, that serves students in grades pre-kindergarten through twelve.

Arp Independent School District is a public school district based in Arp, Texas (USA).

Aubrey Independent School District is a public school district based in Aubrey, Texas (USA). In addition to Aubrey, the district also serves the city of Krugerville and a portion of Cross Roads and Providence Village, along with a small portion of Little Elm. The district operates one high school, Aubrey High School.

Austwell-Tivoli Independent School District is a public school district based in the community of Tivoli, Texas (USA). In addition to Tivoli, the district also serves the city of Austwell and rural areas in eastern Refugio County.

Azle Independent School District is a public school district based in Azle, Texas, United States. The district covers northwestern Tarrant County, northeastern Parker County, and a small portion of southern Wise County. In addition to Azle, the district serves the communities of Lakeside, Pelican Bay, Sanctuary, and portions of Reno and Briar.

Blooming Grove Independent School District is a public school district based in Blooming Grove, Texas, United States. In addition to Blooming Grove, the district serves the cities of Barry and Emhouse as well as rural areas in west central Navarro County.

Borger Independent School District is a public school district based in Borger, Texas, United States. The district operates one high school, Borger High School.

Bland Independent School District is a public school district in the community of Merit, Texas (USA). In addition to Merit, the district serves Floyd and Wagner in Hunt County. A small portion of the district extends into Collin County. The district operates one high school, Bland High School.

Brackett Independent School District is a public school district based in Brackettville, Texas (USA). The district's boundaries parallel that of Kinney County. The district operates one high school, Brackett High School.

Bremond Independent School District is a public school district based in Bremond, Texas (USA). The district operates one high school, Bremond High School.

Blue Ridge Independent School District is a public school district based in Blue Ridge, Texas (USA). Located in Collin County, the district extends into a very small portion of southwestern Fannin County.

Bovina Independent School District is a public school district based in Bovina, Texas, United States. The district operates one high school, Bovina High School.

Bridge City Independent School District is a public school district based in Bridge City, Texas, United States. In addition to Bridge City, the district serves a portion of West Orange. The district operates one high school, Bridge City High School.

Boyd Independent School District is a public school district based in Boyd, Texas (USA). In addition to Boyd, the district also serves a portion of the Briar community.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Boling Independent School District</span> School district in Texas, United States

Boling Independent School District is a public school district based in the community of Boling, Texas (USA). Located in Wharton County, a small portion of the district extends into Matagorda County. The district operates one high school, Boling High School.

Bloomington Independent School District is a public school district based in the community of Bloomington in unincorporated Victoria County, Texas, United States. The district operates one high school, Bloomington High School.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Texas School Directory 2012" (PDF). Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 February 2012. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Blanket ISD". National Center for Education Statistics . Institute of Education Sciences . Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  3. 1 2 "UIL Alignments". University Interscholastic League . Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  4. 1 2 "Blanket High School". CBS Interactive. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  5. 1 2 3 "Texas Accountability System District Ratings for 2004 through 2011". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on 2 July 2012. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  6. "Texas Accountability System Summary of Ratings for 2004 through 2011(as of November 2, 2011) District Ratings by Rating Category (including Charter Operators)". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on 7 August 2012. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  7. "Accountability Rating System for Texas Public Schools and Districts". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on 24 August 2012. Retrieved 4 August 2012.

31°49′17″N98°47′33″W / 31.8213121°N 98.7925695°W / 31.8213121; -98.7925695