Atlanta Independent School District
Encyclopedia
Atlanta Independent School District is a public school district
based in Atlanta
, Texas
(USA
).
In addition to Atlanta, the district also serves the town of Douglassville
.
In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable
" by the Texas Education Agency
.
Their school mascot is the Atlanta Rabbits.
Atlanta High School proudly showcases the 'Big Bad Band from Rabbitland'. The band most recently placed 14th at the 2006 AAA State Marching Contest, 5th at the 2008 AAA Texas State Marching Contest, and 8th at the 2010 AAA Texas State Marching Contest. The band has made 6 appearances at the UIL Texas State Marching Contest dating back to the early 1980s.
Atlanta High School Varsity baseball won the 3A State Championship in 1998.
Atlanta High School Varsity football won the 3A State Championship in 2003.
School district
School districts are a form of special-purpose district which serves to operate the local public primary and secondary schools.-United States:...
based in Atlanta
Atlanta, Texas
Atlanta is a city in Cass County, Texas, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 5,745.-Geography:Atlanta is located at ....
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
(USA
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
).
In addition to Atlanta, the district also serves the town of Douglassville
Douglassville, Texas
Douglassville is a town in Cass County, Texas, United States. The population was 175 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Douglassville is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:...
.
In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable
Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system
The Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system rates all public schools, charter schools, and school districts in the State of Texas.The criteria are the same for schools and districts, and are discussed below...
" by the Texas Education Agency
Texas Education Agency
The Texas Education Agency is a branch of the state government of Texas in the United States responsible for public education. The agency is headquartered in the William B...
.
Schools
- Atlanta Academy of Child Development (3 yrs.- 4 yrs.)
- Atlanta Primary School (Kindergarten- 2nd grade)
- Atlanta Elementary School (3rd- 5th grade)
- Atlanta Middle School (6th- 8th grade)
- Atlanta High School (9th- 12th grade)
Their school mascot is the Atlanta Rabbits.
Atlanta High School proudly showcases the 'Big Bad Band from Rabbitland'. The band most recently placed 14th at the 2006 AAA State Marching Contest, 5th at the 2008 AAA Texas State Marching Contest, and 8th at the 2010 AAA Texas State Marching Contest. The band has made 6 appearances at the UIL Texas State Marching Contest dating back to the early 1980s.
Atlanta High School Varsity baseball won the 3A State Championship in 1998.
Atlanta High School Varsity football won the 3A State Championship in 2003.