Bonham Independent School District
School district in Texas, United States
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Bonham Independent School District is a public school district based in Bonham, Texas, United States. In addition to Bonham, the district also serves the cities of Bailey and Ravenna.
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| Bonham Independent School District | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| United States | |
| Coordinates | 33°34′59″N 96°10′36″W |
| District information | |
| Type | Independent school district |
| Grades | Pre-K through 12 |
| Superintendent | Jason Busbey (Interim/COO) [2] |
| Schools | 6 (2009-10)[1] |
| NCES District ID | 4810800[1] |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 1,927 (2010-11)[2] |
| Teachers | 158.95 (2009-10)[1] (on full-time equivalent (FTE) basis) |
| Student–teacher ratio | 12.30 (2009-10)[1] |
| Athletic conference | UIL Class 4A Football & Basketball[3] |
| District mascot | Warriors[4] |
| Colors | Purple and white[4] |
| Other information | |
| TEA District Accountability Rating for 2011-12 | Academically Acceptable[5] |
| Website | Bonham ISD |
The district operates one high school, Bonham High School.
Finances
Academic achievement
In 2011, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency;[5] 49% of districts in Texas in 2011 received the same rating.[6] No state accountability ratings will be given to districts in 2012.[7] A school district in Texas can receive one of four possible rankings from the Texas Education Agency: Exemplary (the highest possible ranking), Recognized, Academically Acceptable, and Academically Unacceptable (the lowest possible ranking).
Historical district TEA accountability ratings[5]
- 2013: Met Standard
- 2012: No Rating Given
- 2011: Academically Acceptable
- 2010: Recognized
- 2009: Academically Acceptable
- 2008: Academically Acceptable
- 2007: Academically Acceptable
- 2006: Academically Acceptable
- 2005: Academically Acceptable
- 2004: Academically Acceptable
Schools
Bonham ISD operates six schools.[2]
Regular instructional
- Bonham High School (grades 9-12)
- L.H. Rather Junior High School (grades 7-8)
- I.W. Evans Intermediate School (grades 4-6)
- Finley-Oates Elementary School (kindergarten - grade 3)
- Fannin County Head Start (prekindergarten)
DAEP instructional
- Special Assignment Center (grades 5-12)
