Bonham Independent School District

Bonham Independent School District is a public school district based in Bonham, Texas, United States. In addition to Bonham, the district also serves the cities of Bailey and Ravenna.

Bonham Independent School District
Location
1005 Chestnut St.
Bonham, Texas[1]

ESC Region 10[2]

United States
Coordinates33°34′59″N 96°10′36″W
District information
TypeIndependent school district
GradesPre-K through 12
SuperintendentKelly Trompler (Acting Superintendent)[2]
Schools6 (2009-10)[1]
NCES District ID4810800[1]
Students and staff
Students1,927 (2010-11)[2]
Teachers158.95 (2009-10)[1] (on full-time equivalent (FTE) basis)
Student–teacher ratio12.30 (2009-10)[1]
Athletic conferenceUIL Class 3A Football & Basketball[3]
District mascotWarriors[4]
Colors    Purple and white[4]
Other information
TEA District Accountability Rating for 2011-12Academically Acceptable[5]
WebsiteBonham ISD

The district operates one high school, Bonham High School.

Finances

As of the 2010–2011 school year, the appraised valuation of property in the district was $539,384,000.[2] The maintenance tax rate was $0.104 and the bond tax rate was $0.008 per $100 of appraised valuation.[2]

Academic achievement

In 2011, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.[5] 49% 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]

  • 2013: Met Standard
  • 2012: No Rating Given
  • 2011: Academically Acceptable
  • 2010: Recognized
  • 2009: Academically Acceptable
  • 2008: Academically Acceptable
  • 2007: Academically Acceptable
  • 2006: Academically Acceptable
  • 2005: Academically Acceptable
  • 2004: Academically Acceptable

Schools

In the 2011–2012 school year, the district had students in six schools.[2]

Regular instructional

  • Bonham High School (grades 9-12)
  • L.H. Rather Junior High School (grades 7-8)
  • I.W. Evans Intermediate School (grades 4-6)
  • Finley-Oates Elementary School (grades K-3)
  • Fannin County Head Start (pre-K)

DAEP instructional

  • Special Assignment Center (grades 5-12)

See also

References


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