Runge Independent School District
School district in Texas, United States
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Runge Independent School District is a public school district based in Runge, Texas (USA). The district has two campuses - Runge High (Grades 7–12) and Runge Elementary (Grades PK-6).
| Runge Independent School District | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
600 North Reiffert Street
Runge , TX, 78151United States | |
| District information | |
| Grades | PK–12[1] |
| Schools | 3[1] |
| NCES District ID | 4838310[1] |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 196 (2023–2024)[1] |
| Teachers | 20.25 (on an FTE basis)[1] |
| Student–teacher ratio | 9.68:1[1] |
| Other information | |
| Website | www |
History
In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.[2]
COVID-19
On August 21, 2023, ISD superintendent Hector Dominguez announced that its schools would be shut down until August 29 due to a "recent surge of positive COVID-19 cases" in the district.[3] A "COVID-19 tracker" hosted on Runge ISD's website showed that there were 10 "active cases" among staff members at the time of the closure.[4][5]
Controversy
In July 2024, the ACLU of Texas sent Runge Independent School District a letter, alleging that the district's 2023-2024 dress and grooming code appeared to violate the Texas CROWN Act, a state law which prohibits racial discrimination based on hair texture or styles, and asking the district to revise its policies for the 2024-2025 school year.[6][7]