District and Administration

Welcome to the Wylie ISD, a fast growing school system in southern Collin County, 24 miles northeast of metropolitan Dallas and its cultural, educational and recreational amenities.  Covering 41 square miles, the UIL Class 5A district of more than 10,000 students serves the City of Wylie as well as families in the surrounding communities of Sachse, Murphy, Lucas, Lavon and St. Paul. 

Wylie ISD offers an outstanding academic program with a focus on character education beginning in elementary school.  The curriculum includes a wide range of programs from culinary arts to television production.  The district emphasizes technology in the classroom and as a communications tool for parents.  The 17 campuses include Wylie High School (grades 10 through 12), Wylie East High School (grade 9), Special Programs Center (grades K-12),  three junior high schools (grades 7 and 8), three intermediate schools (grades 5 and 6) and eight elementary campuses (grades Pre-K through 4).  

Student Demographics: (2006 statistics)
51% Male; 49% Female

62%     Caucasian
18%     Hispanic
13%     African American
  5%     Asian
  1%     Native American
  1%     Other

Economically disadvantaged 21%

Average student to teacher ratio  15:1

Mission Statement

“The Wylie Independent School District, in partnership with parents and the community, will provide all students a world-class academic education which will prepare them to lead successful and productive lives.”

A Photo History of Wylie
Wylie ISD has been around for over 100 years. View a special photo presentation to commemorate this long history.

History of the Miss Pearl Scholarship Fund Miss Pearl, as her friends and students knew her, spent most of her life teaching school. She began her teaching career in Wylie where she taught first and second grades. More...

History of the F.O. Birmingham Memorial Land Trust "...wish to create to his memory a suitable memorial, not only that he shall not be forgotton, but also in doing so we may be of assistance to others whose lives are yet to be enjoyed in offering to them advantages which might not otherwise be available." More...