Groveton Independent School District
Encyclopedia
Groveton Independent School District is a public school district
based in Groveton
, Texas
(USA
). The Football team of GISD won three state titles in 1984, 1989, and in 1990, the latter two led by future NFL star Rodney Thomas
.
In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable
" by the Texas Education Agency
.
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 Groveton
Groveton, Texas
Groveton is a city in Trinity County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,107 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Trinity County.-Geography:Groveton 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...
). The Football team of GISD won three state titles in 1984, 1989, and in 1990, the latter two led by future NFL star Rodney Thomas
Rodney Thomas
Rodney Thomas is a former professional American football player who played running back for seven seasons for the Houston Oilers, Tennessee Titans, and Atlanta Falcons. Thomas is the cousin of former NFL safety Terrence Kiel.-High School and College:Thomas attended Groveton High School in...
.
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...
.