Azle Independent School District


Azle Independent School District is a public school district based in Azle, Texas, United States. The district covers northwestern Tarrant County, northeastern Parker County, and a small portion of southern Wise County. In addition to Azle, the district serves the communities of Lakeside, Pelican Bay, Sanctuary, and portions of Reno and Briar.

Finances

As of the 2018–2019 school year, the appraised valuation of property in the district was $2,351,893,000. The maintenance and operations tax rate was $1.170, and the interest and sinking fund tax rate was $0.1590 per $100 of appraised valuation.

Academic achievement

In 2011, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. About 49% of districts in Texas in 2011 received the same rating. No state accountability ratings will be given to districts in 2012. A school district in Texas can receive one of four possible rankings from the Texas Education Agency: Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable, and Academically Unacceptable.
Historical district TEA accountability ratings
  • 2011: Academically Acceptable
  • 2010: Recognized
  • 2009: Recognized
  • 2008: Academically Acceptable
  • 2007: Academically Acceptable
  • 2006: Academically Acceptable
  • 2005: Academically Acceptable
  • 2004: Academically Acceptable

    Schools

Alternative schools

  • DAEP
  • Hornet Academy

    Special programs

Fine arts

Azle High School has a band program, known as the Marching Green Pride, as well as other programs and classes including choir, art, and photography and film-making.

Athletics

Azle High School participates in the boys' sports of baseball, basketball, football, tennis, soccer, and wrestling. The school participates in the girls' sports of basketball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, and wrestling.
For the 2015 through 2016 school years, Azle High School will play football in UIL Class 5A. Their mascot is a muscular green and black hornet named "Buzzy".

Alumni