Prosper Independent School District
| Prosper Independent School District | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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Prosper, Texas 2 [1] United States  | |
| District information | |
| Type | Public |
| Children First | |
| Grades | PK-12 |
| Superintendent | Dr. Drew Watkins |
| Budget | 56.28 million USD |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | ~5,300 |
| Athletic conference | 5A [1] |
| District mascot | Eagle/Lady Eagle |
| Colors | Green & White |
| Other information | |
| Website |
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Prosper Independent School District (PISD or Prosper ISD) is a public school district based in Prosper, Texas, United States. Located in Collin County, a portion of the district extends into Denton County.
The high school enrollment is approximately 2,108.[2] The student body of Prosper High School (as of the 2009-2010 school year) consists of 257 freshmen, 249 sophomores, 192 juniors, and 172 seniors. The town of Prosper continues to experience large population growth, and PISD expects to add new schools as the need arises.
The School Board passed a $710 million bond package in November 2007 and used the funds for upgrades to the existing football stadium, a new elementary school, a new middle school, upgrades to the two previously existing elementary schools, a new transportation facility, a new Agriculture/Small Animal Facility, and a brand-new (opened 2009-2010 school year) $120 million, state-of-the-art high school.
In 2011, the school district was rated "Recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.
P.I.S.D. is classified by the University Interscholastic League as a 4AAAA School District.
Demographics
In October 2011, 4844[3] students attended Prosper ISD schools. Ethnic make-up of the District: White/Caucasian 74%, Hispanic 13%, African American 9%, Other 4%[3]
Schools
- Prosper High School (Grades 9-12)
- Reynolds Middle School (Grades 7-8)
- Rogers Middle School (Grades 5-6)
- John A. Baker Elementary School (Grades PK-4)
- Cynthia A. Cockrell Elementary School (Grades PK-4)
- R. Steve Folsom Elementary School (Grades PK-4)
- Light Farms Elementary School (Grades PK-4)
- Judy Rucker Elementary School (Grades PK-4)