Charlotte Independent School District
School district in Texas, United States
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Charlotte Independent School District is a public school district based in Charlotte, Texas (USA). Located in Atascosa County, a small portion of the district extends into Frio County.
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| Charlotte Independent School District | |
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| Location | |
| USA | |
| Coordinates | 28.856°N 98.716°W |
| District information | |
| Type | Public Independent school district |
| Grades | EE through 12[1] |
| Superintendent | Mario Sotelo[1] |
| Schools | 5 (2011-12)[2] |
| NCES District ID | 4813710[2] |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 506 (2012-13)[1] |
| Teachers | 40.02 (2011-12)[2] (on full-time equivalent (FTE) basis) |
| Student–teacher ratio | 13.09 (2011-12)[2] |
| Other information | |
| Website | Charlotte ISD |
In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.[3]
School authorities provide websites to help students and parents find scholarships and financial aid.[4]
History
According to Dr. Guadalupe San Miguel, in Charlotte ISD, is where the first official legal complaint regarding racial segregation against Mexicans and Mexican Americans in Texas took place in 1928. The complaint was filed by Felipe Vela on behalf of his daughter, Amada Vela. Their racial segregation complaint reached the Texas State Board of Education and they sided with the Vela family. [5]
Schools
In the 2012-2013 school year, the district had students in five schools.[1]
- High schools
- Charlotte High School (Grades 9-12)
- Middle schools
- Charlotte Junior High (Grades 5-8)
- Elementary schools
- Charlotte Elementary (Grades EE-4)
- Alternative schools
- Atascosa County Alternative School (Grades 6-12)
- District Reassignment and opportunity Center (Grades 6-12)