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About Katy ISD
Katy ISD Mission Statement
In partnership with parents and community, the Katy Independent School District, as a premier district in the state of Texas, seeks academic excellence for each student to pursue a productive and fulfilling life through a balanced curriculum aligned with quality instruction and assessment of achievement.
The Business of Katy ISD
Katy ISD is a flourishing suburban school district that encompasses 181 square miles in east Texas. Its eastern boundaries stretch to Houston's energy corridor approximately 16 miles west of downtown Houston and extend along Interstate 10 to a few miles west of the city of Katy.
In the 2007-08 school year, student enrollment has grown to more than 55,000 served by 47 schools - including six high schools.
Rated as academically acceptable by the Texas Education Agency, Katy ISD offers an outstanding instructional program with facilities, equipment and materials that are among the best in the state.
Staff Statistics *
| Total Staff |
6,786 |
| Teachers |
3,674 |
| Professional support personnel |
680 |
| Administrators |
208 |
| Support staff |
2,423 |
| Teachers with advanced degrees |
22.2% |
| Average years of teaching experience |
10.6 |
| Average experience in Katy ISD |
5.6 |
| Percentage of teachers with more than 10 years of experience |
42.0% |
| Average 2005-06 teacher salary |
$48,385 |
| Average students per teacher |
14.8 |
Student Profile *
| 2007-08 school year |
53,762 |
| White |
50.8% |
| Hispanic |
29.7% |
| African-American |
9.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander |
9.7% |
| Native American |
0.2% |
| At-Risk |
39.0% |
| Low Income |
25.0% |
| Limited English Proficient |
13.2% |
| in Special Education |
9.1% |
| in Career Technology Education |
16.2% |
| in Bilingual/English as a Second Language |
12.6% |
| in Gifted/Talented |
5.7% |
| in Title I programs |
17.7% |
* Katy ISD continues to be one of the fastest-growing districts in Texas, with annual enrollment increases in the 6-6.5% range. Projections show a steady upswing throughout this decade, with total enrollment topping 97,000 by Fall 2017.
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