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About Thomas J Rusk Academy Of Fine Arts

Location:

Drawer 631521, Nacogdoches, TX 75961, US

Mission Statement

Vision: To Educate and Inspire Everyone to Achieve Excellence We believe ... Our core purpose is teaching and learning. Every employee of the district plays a vital role in the educational process. All students deserve to be taught in a safe and secure environment. The participation of parents and the community is necessary for the district to succeed at its mission High expectations for everyone- students and staff- are critical to an engaged, energized, and ultimately successful district. Mission: Nacogdoches ISD will provide quality educational experiences for students to succeed in a competitive, diverse, and ever-changing society.

Description

NISD demographics

✯ Number of Schools: 10

Elementary schools -- 6 (Includes three magnet schools for dual language & the fine arts.)

Intermediate school -- 1

Middle schools -- 2

High school -- 1

Alternative education -- 1

✯ Student Population: 6,510

✯ Percent Economically Disadvantaged: 79.9 percent

✯ Number of Teachers: 423

✯ Average Years Experience: 11

✯ Student Teacher Ratio: 14.6:1

✯ Number Staff Members: 945

✯ District Accountability Rating: Academically Acceptable

✯ Graduation Rate: 91.5 percent* *Graduated, continued or received GED

We will educate and inspire everyone to achieve excellence in an environment that provides respect, high expectations, and learning for everyone. The teachers and staff are always diligently planning and preparing to ensure all students are experiencing academic success! We work together as a partnership to provide a quality education for your child(ren). Nacogdoches ISD believes in giving every child the opportunity to succeed and offers advanced academic programs that focus on their futures at every age level.