Bonham Independent School District
Encyclopedia
Bonham Independent School District is a public school district
based in Bonham
, Texas
(USA
). In addition to Bonham, the district also serves the cities of Bailey
and Ravenna
.
In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable
" by the Texas Education Agency
.
Home of the Fighting Purple Warriors
According to the Texas Education Agency Website, all campuses in the Bonham Independent School District received a rating of Recognized for the 2009-2010 school year. Bonham ISD as a whole, is rated Recognized.
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 Bonham
Bonham, Texas
Bonham is a city in Fannin County, Texas, United States. The population was 10,127 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Fannin County. James Bonham sought the aid of James Fannin at the Battle of the Alamo....
, 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 Bonham, the district also serves the cities of Bailey
Bailey, Texas
Bailey is a city in Fannin County, Texas, United States. The population was 213 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Bailey is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
and Ravenna
Ravenna, Texas
Ravenna is a city in Fannin County, Texas, United States. The population was 215 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Ravenna is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
.
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
- Bonham High School (Grades 9-12)
Home of the Fighting Purple Warriors
- L.H. Rather Junior High School (Grades 7-8)
- I.W. Evans Intermediate School (Grades 4-6)
- Finley-Oates Elementary School (Grades K-3)
- Stephenson School (Pre-Kindergarten)
According to the Texas Education Agency Website, all campuses in the Bonham Independent School District received a rating of Recognized for the 2009-2010 school year. Bonham ISD as a whole, is rated Recognized.