Athens Independent School District

Athens Independent School District serves approximately 3,400 students on 5 campuses or special school settings. Located southeast of Dallas and west of Tyler, Texas, Athens reaps the benefits. Approximately 462 teachers, administrators and support staff serve the district which has an annual budget in excess of $24 million dollars. The budgeted per-pupil cost, based on average daily attendance, is almost $7,000. The district wide attendance percentage continues to be in the high 90's.

Athens ISD will create an environment where all students are given the opportunity to reach their full potential and become productive, successful citizens. Our Core Beliefs - Our business is teaching and learning. - We believe that all children can learn at or above grade level. - We believe that it is important to have high expectations so that all children reach their learning potential. - We believe that our schools have an important and profound impact of every child’s life. -We believe that the school’s involvement is one that should demonstrate and promote respect for students, parents, teachers and all school stakeholders. - We believe that all children should be taught in facilities that are wholesome, pleasant and safe. - We believe that we have the responsibility to build good citizens for Athens, Henderson County and our state.

Athens ISD is an Equal Employment Opportunity Institution. It is our policy to make all personnel decisions on the basis of merit and without discrimination or harassment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.