Canyon Independent School District

Canyon Independent School District is a school district that serves the Canyon and Amarillo area in Randall County of the Texas Panhandle. The district covers a large area, which encompasses 732 square miles. The north end of the district has nine campuses in south Amarillo that offer immediate access to city amenities. The city of Canyon offers a small-town atmosphere and has five campuses, and one campus located between the two cities.

Canyon Independent School District
Address
3301 N. 23rd St.
Texas Panhandle

Canyon
, Randall, Texas, 79015
United States
Coordinates35°01′07″N 101°55′16″W
District information
TypePublic
MottoEmpowering Lifelong Success
GradesPK-12
Established1895
SuperintendentDr. Darryl Flusche
Asst. Superintendent(s)Robyn Cranmer
Cameron Rosser
Heather Wilson
School board
Chair of the boardBruce Cobb
Governing agencyTexas Education Agency
SchoolsElementary 8
Middle 5
High 3
Alternative 1
Budget$69,965,632 (2016-2017)
NCES District ID4812810[1]
Students and staff
Students10,166 (2018-2019)
Teachers626.20 (FTE)
Staff1,168.89 (FTE)
Student–teacher ratio16.23
Other information
Schedulehttps://www.canyonisd.net/about/calendar/
Websitehttps://www.canyonisd.net/

Canyon ISD is known for its commitment to children and education. Within district attendance boundaries, new homes and new neighborhoods abound. Many new families move into the Canyon ISD attendance area because of the reputation of the schools. The school district is a learning community, providing opportunities for all students and staff to reach their learning potentials.

The district is experiencing a high growth rate as it approaches nearly 10,000 students as of August 2018.

In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.[2]

In 2018, the district was recognized for innovation as a Google Reference District. This was due in part to the unique student-driven iConnect program and Chromebook initiative.[3]

Demographics

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, Canyon Independent School District serves a community of 60,755 people with a Median Household Income of $74,886. 7.6% of the families in the Canyon ISD live below the poverty level. Total households in the community is 21,443.[4]

Race/Ethnicity of Canyon ISD:

  • White: 78%
  • Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 18%
  • Black: 1%
  • Asian: 1%

High Schools

Canyon Independent School District has three high schools. Each high school is listed with their known GreatSchools rating.

The new Canyon High School opened on August 2004.

GreatSchools rating: 7/10 [5]

GreatSchools rating: 6/10 [6]

  • Midway Alternative High School

GreatSchools rating: Unrated [7]

  • Youth Center of the High Plains

GreatSchools rating: None

Junior High & Intermediate Schools

Canyon Independent School District has five Junior High / Intermediate schools. Each high school is listed with their known GreatSchools rating.

  • Canyon Junior High School

GreatSchools rating: 7/10 [8]

  • Canyon Intermediate School

GreatSchools rating: 6/10 [9]

  • Westover Park Junior High School - Amarillo

GreatSchools rating: 8/10 [10]

  • Greenways Intermediate School - Amarillo

GreatSchools rating: 6/10 [11]

  • Pinnacle Intermediate School - Amarillo

GreatSchools rating: None

Elementary Schools

Canyon Independent School District has eight Elementary Schools. Each high school is listed with their known GreatSchools rating.

  • Crestview Elementary School

GreatSchools rating: 10/10 [12]

  • Reeves-Hinger Elementary School

GreatSchools rating: 8/10 [13]

  • Arden Road Elementary School - Amarillo

GreatSchools rating: 9/10 [14]

  • Gene Howe Elementary School - Amarillo

GreatSchools rating: 7/10 [15]

  • Lakeview Elementary School - Amarillo

GreatSchools rating: 4/10 [16]

  • Sundown Lane Elementary School - Amarillo

GreatSchools rating: 8/10 [17]

  • Hillside Elementary School - Amarillo

GreatSchools rating: 5/10 [18]

  • City View Elementary School - Amarillo

GreatSchools rating: 6/10 [19]

See also

Notes
  1. "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Canyon ISD". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  2. "2009 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on 2015-10-25.
  3. "Canyon ISD named one of 12 Google Reference Districts in the state of Texas". News Channel 10. Retrieved July 11, 2018.
  4. "Canyon ISD Demographics". Education Demographic and Geographic Estimates. National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  5. "Canyon High School". greatschools.org. GreatSchools. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  6. "Randall High School". greatschools.org. GreatSchools. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  7. "Midway Alternative High School". greatschools.org. GreatSchools. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  8. "Canyon Junior High School". greatschools.org. GreatSchools. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  9. "Canyon Intermediate School". greatschools.org. GreatSchools. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  10. "Westover Park Junior High School". greatschools.org. GreatSchools. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  11. "Greenways Intermediate School". greatschools.org. GreatSchools. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  12. "Crestview Elementary School". greatschools.org. GreatSchools. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  13. "Reeves-Hinger Elementary School". greatschools.org. GreatSchools. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  14. "Arden Road Elementary School". greatschools.org. GreatSchools. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  15. "Gene Howe Elementary School". greatschools.org. GreatSchools. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  16. "Lakeview Elementary School". greatschools.org. GreatSchools. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  17. "Sundown Lane Elementary School". greatschools.org. GreatSchools. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  18. "Hillside Elementary School". greatschools.org. GreatSchools. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  19. "City View Elementary School". greatschools.org. GreatSchools. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
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