Jasper Independent School District

Jasper Independent School District is a public school district based in Jasper, Texas. Jasper ISD serves the city of Jasper.

History

In 1948 the district absorbed an area formerly in the Vernon County Line Common School District which had only white students.^[1]

In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.^[2]

Effective the 2022–2023 school year the district will hold classes four days per week instead of five.^[3]

Schools

Secondary schools

• Jasper High School (grades 9–12)
• Jasper Junior High School (grades 6–8)

Primary schools

• Parnell Elementary School (grades 4–5)
• Jean C. Few Primary School (prekindergarten through grade 3)

Former schools

• Rowe High School (A segregated all-African-American school)

References

1. "United States District Court, E.D. Texas, Marshall Division. UNITED STATES of America v. STATE OF TEXAS, Texas Education Agency, Dr. J. W. Edgar, Commissioner of Education, Cason Independent School District, et al. Civ. A. No. 1424. Nov. 24, 1970. 321 F.Supp. 1043" (PDF). - page 5
2. "2010 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on August 2, 2010.
3. Carson, Dan (April 6, 2022). "Jasper ISD approves 4-day school week in sweeping changes for district". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved June 25, 2022.

External links

• Jasper Independent School District