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 district of more than 12,000 students serves the City of Wylie as well as families in the surrounding communities of Sachse, Murphy, Lucas, Lavon and St. Paul.  Wylie ISD has two 4A high schools and one alternative high school along with three intermediate schools (grades 5 and 6), three junior high schools (grades 7 and 8) and ten elementary campuses.

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.”

  Wylie ISD Beliefs

•      We believe Wylie Independent School District students deserve our best efforts every day.

•      We believe education provides all students the opportunity to engage in relevant, rigorous activities that result in high levels of learning.

•      We believe decision making is driven by data, continuous assessments and supports our high expectations for all learners.

•      We believe a student centered, goal focused environment meets the individual needs of all students.

•      We believe a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment is essential to effective student learning. 

•      We believe every person in the learning organization will be empowered to reach his or her full potential. 

•      We believe all learners are entitled to a quality educational experience that encourages life-long learning.

•      We believe in understanding and valuing diversity.

•      We believe in preparing students to become productive contributing citizens in our global society.   

•      We believe communication and collaboration are essential in building relationships among all members of the learning organization and its many constituents. 

Actions to support these beliefs include but are not limited to:

•      All decisions should be consistent with our mission and goals and they should be anchored in sound theory and best practice, and focused on what is best for students.

•      All decisions should be made at the most appropriate level and as close to the point of implementation as possible.

•      Our behavior should promote and encourage empowerment throughout the school district.

•      Our behavior should promote and encourage professional autonomy and growth from independence to interdependence for individuals and teams throughout the district.


General Information

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 18 campuses include Wylie High School (grades 9 through 12), Wylie East High School (grade 9 and 10), Achieve Academy (grades K-12),  three junior high schools (grades 7 and 8), three intermediate schools (grades 5 and 6) and nine elementary campuses (grades Pre-K through 4).  The district will opens its 10th elementary campus, Watkins Elementary, in August 2010. 

 

Demographic Information

Student Demographics: (2010 statistics)
51% Male; 49% Female

57%     Caucasian
20%     Hispanic
15%     African American
  7%     Asian
  1%     Native American

Economically disadvantaged

28.74%

Average student to teacher ratio
14.7:1  (Includes all classes such as Special Education and Title 1)

A Photo History of Wylie
Wylie ISD has been around for over 100 years. View a special photo presentation to commemorate this long history.
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      Wylie, TX 75098
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