Zephyr Independent School District
| Zephyr Independent School District | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
11625 Cr 281
, 76890United States | |
| Coordinates | 31°40′36″N 98°47′38″W / 31.676530°N 98.793910°W |
| District information | |
| Type | Public independent school district |
| Grades | Pre-K–12 |
| Superintendent | Stanton Marwitz[1] |
| Schools | 1[2] |
| Budget | US$2.4 million (2018–19)[2] |
| Students and staff | |
| Enrollment | 212 (2021–22)[2] |
| Teachers | 20.48 (FTE) (2021–22)[2] |
| Staff | 15.08 (FTE) (2021–22)[2] |
| Student–teacher ratio | 10.35 (2021–22)[2] |
| Other information | |
| Website | zephyrisd |
Zephyr Independent School District is a public independent school district based in the community of Zephyr, Texas (U.S.). Located in Brown County,[3] the district extends into a small portion of Mills County[4] and a very small portion of Comanche County.[5]
Academic achievement
[edit]In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.[6]
Schools
[edit]Zephyr ISD has two campuses:
- Zephyr High School (Grades 7-12)
- Zephyr Elementary School (Grades K-6)
Special programs
[edit]Athletics
[edit]Zephyr High School plays six-man football.
Controversy
[edit]In July 2024, the ACLU of Texas sent Zephyr ISD a letter, alleging that the district's 2023-2024 dress and grooming code appeared to violate the Texas CROWN Act, a state law which prohibits racial discrimination based on hair texture or styles, and asking the district to revise its policies for the 2024-2025 school year.[7][8]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ "Staff Contacts". Zephyr Independent School District. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f "Search for Public School Districts - District Detail for Zephyr ISD". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
- ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Brown County, TX" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2024-10-09. - Text list
- ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Mills County, TX" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2024-10-09. - Text list
- ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Comanche County, TX" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2024-10-10. - Text list
- ^ "2009 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on 2015-10-25.
- ^ Gross, Kristi (2024-07-24). "ACLU of Texas Finds 51 School Districts Likely Remain in Violation of the CROWN Act". ACLU of Texas. Archived from the original on 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
- ^ Leffingwell, Kelsey (2024-07-24). "51 Texas school districts violating CROWN Act, ACLU says". Spectrum News. Archived from the original on 2024-07-25. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
External links
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