LakeTravisAreaGuide

Independent School District LAKETRAVIS

The Lake Travis Independent School District serves the growing area of Lake Travis, located approximately 20 miles west of Austin, Texas. Originally a component of the Dripping Springs ISD, Lake Travis ISD was formed on June 12, 1981. At that time, 541 students were enrolled in grades K-12. Since then, District enrollment has increased to approximately 9,800 students in nine campuses. The District encompasses 118.2 square miles that are bound by the shores of Lake Travis on the north, Travis and Hays county line on the south, the Pedernales River to the west, and Lake Austin and Barton Creek to the east.

T.A.P.R. Texas Academic Performance Report

Lake Travis ISD Mission

THEBOARDOFTRUSTEESADOPTED  CORECOMMITMENTS I. Provide world-class curriculum and educational opportunities for all students. II. Utilize open communication and collaboration with and among staff, parents, business and community members to ensure unity and ownership in the vision and goals of the District. III. Establish an educational environment defined by high expecta- tions that promote responsibility and accountability of students, staff and parents, and one that nurtures and motivates students to pursue their full potential in academic performance and citizenship. IV. Integrate a technologically advanced educational environment and support system that promotes student learning and overall efficiency and effectiveness of District operations.

Total Students

9,791

Total Staff (Teachers/Admin)

1,049.7

Students per Teacher

16.9

Attendance Rate

96.1%

Dropout Rate (Grades 9-12)

1.3%

% Tested - SAT/ACT Average SAT Score Average ACT Score

90.8%

1647 24.6

STAAR Test Participation (All Grades) STAAR All Subjects (All Grades) 4-Year Graduation Rate without Exclusions

99.0% 93.0% 93.1%

V. Recruit, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty and staff.

VI. Provide a safe and secure educational setting for students and staff.

VII. Vigorously pursue enhancement of the district's capacity to provide conditions for quality teaching and learning within the parameters of fiscal capacity and responsibility.

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