Gonzales Independent School District is a public school district

School district

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 based in Gonzales

Gonzales, Texas

Gonzales is a city in Gonzales County, Texas, United States. The population was 7,202 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Gonzales County.-Geography:Gonzales is located at...

, Texas

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Located in Gonzales County

Gonzales County, Texas

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, a small portion of the district extends into Caldwell County

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The school district was recently engaged in a scandal over the use of prison jumpsuits as school uniforms. Opponents cited possible violations of the first amendment and it was rumored that the ACLU was involved.

In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable

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Schools

• Gonzales High (Grades 9-12)
• Alternative Campus for Education (Grades 9-12)
• Gonzales Junior High (Grades 7-8)
• North Avenue Intermediate (Grades 5-6)
• Gonzales Elementary (Grades 2-4)
• East Avenue Primary (Grades PK-1)