Port Arthur Independent School District


Port Arthur Independent School District is a public school district based in Port Arthur, Texas, United States.
The district serves most of Port Arthur and a portion of Groves.
In 2012, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.

History

Prior to 1965 schools were segregated by race: White students attended Thomas Jefferson High School. Black students attended two elementary schools, Carver Elementary School and Lamar Elementary School, as well as Franklin Junior High School and Lincoln High School.

Dress code

The Port Arthur Independent School District adopted a uniform dress code that was enforced district-wide during the 2007–2008 school year.

Student body

In 2022-23 school year, the total number of student enrollment was 7,988.
Race/EthnicityPercentage
African-American40.3%
Hispanic51.5%
White2.4%
American Indian2%
Asian2.4%
Pacific Islander0%
Two or More Races1.4%

Schools

High schools
Middle schools
Elementary schoolsGrades PK-5
Pre-Kindergarten
  • Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs
Alternative school
  • Port Arthur Alternative Campus

Former schools

High schools
Middle schools
Elementary schools