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 October 9, 2024. - Text list
- ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Mills County, TX" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved October 9, 2024. - Text list
- ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Comanche County, TX" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved October 10, 2024. - Text list
- ^ "2009 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on October 25, 2015.
- ^ Gross, Kristi (July 24, 2024). "ACLU of Texas Finds 51 School Districts Likely Remain in Violation of the CROWN Act". ACLU of Texas. Archived from the original on August 8, 2024. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
- ^ Leffingwell, Kelsey (July 24, 2024). "51 Texas school districts violating CROWN Act, ACLU says". Spectrum News. Archived from the original on July 25, 2024. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
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