Bridge City Independent School District is a public school district based in Bridge City, Texas, United States. In addition to Bridge City, the district serves a portion of West Orange (west of State Highway 87). The district operates one high school, Bridge City High School.
| Bridge City Independent School District | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
1031 W. Roundbunch Rd.
USBridge City, Texas | |
| Coordinates | 30°2′5″N 93°51′13″W / 30.03472°N 93.85361°W |
| District information | |
| Type | Independent school district |
| Grades | Pre-K through 12 |
| Superintendent | Mike Kelly[1] |
| Schools | 4 (2015-16)[2] |
| NCES District ID | 4811310[2] |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 2,601 (2010-11)[1] |
| Teachers | 167.39 (2009-10)[2] (on full-time equivalent (FTE) basis) |
| Student–teacher ratio | 14.85 (2009-10)[2] |
| Athletic conference | UIL Class 4A Football & Basketball[3] |
| District mascot | Cardinal[4] |
| Colors | Red, White[4] |
| Other information | |
| TEA District Accountability Rating for 2011-12 | Recognized[5] |
| Website | Bridge City ISD |
Finances edit
As of the 2010-2011 school year, the appraised valuation of property in the district was $808,213,000.[1] The maintenance tax rate was $0.104 and the bond tax rate was $0.015 per $100 of appraised valuation.[1]
Academic achievement edit
In 2011, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.[5] Thirty-five percent of districts in Texas in 2011 received the same rating.[6] No state accountability ratings will be given to districts in 2012.[7] A school district in Texas can receive one of four possible rankings from the Texas Education Agency: Exemplary (the highest possible ranking), Recognized, Academically Acceptable, and Academically Unacceptable (the lowest possible ranking).
Historical district TEA accountability ratings[5]
- 2011: Recognized
- 2010: Recognized
- 2009: Recognized
- 2008: Recognized
- 2007: Academically Acceptable
- 2006: Recognized
- 2005: Academically Acceptable
- 2004: Recognized
Schools edit
In the 2018–2019 school year, the district operates four schools.[1]
- Bridge City High School (Grades 9-12)
- Bridge City Middle School (Grades 6-8)
- Bridge City Intermediate School (Grades 3-5)
- Bridge City Elementary (Grades PK-2)
Special programs edit
Athletics edit
Bridge City High School participates in the boys sports of baseball, basketball, football, and soccer, .[4] The school participates in the girls sports of basketball, soccer, softball, and volleyball.[4] For the 2014 through 2016 school years, Bridge City High School will play football in UIL Class 4A.[3]
Bridge City won its only state championship in football in 1966 against McKinney High School 30-6 under head coach Harold "Chief" Wilson after losing to Brownwood High School the previous year.[citation needed]
Notable alumni edit
- Matt Bryant, placekicker for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League[8]
- Steve Worster, halfback for the University of Texas Longhorns 1968–1971
- Shane Dronett, defensive lineman for the Atlanta Falcons and Denver Broncos
- Jason Mathews, offensive tackle for the Indianapolis Colts and Tennessee Titans
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f "Texas School Directory 2012" (PDF). Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 February 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
- ^ a b c d "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Bridge City ISD". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
- ^ a b "UIL Alignments". University Interscholastic League. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
- ^ a b c d "Bridge City High School". CBS Interactive. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
- ^ a b c "Texas Accountability System District Ratings for 2004 through 2011". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on 2 July 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
- ^ "Texas Accountability System Summary of Ratings for 2004 through 2011(as of November 2, 2011) District Ratings by Rating Category (including Charter Operators)". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on 7 August 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
- ^ "Accountability Rating System for Texas Public Schools and Districts". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on 24 August 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
- ^ "Matt Bryant". databaseFootball.com. Archived from the original on January 23, 2013. Retrieved July 14, 2013.