About Katy ISD
Katy ISD Mission Statement
Katy Independent School District, the leader in educational excellence, together with family and community, provides unparalleled learning experiences designed to prepare and inspire each student to live an honorable, fulfilling life...to create the future.
The Business of Katy ISD
Katy ISD is a flourishing suburban school district that encompasses 181 square miles in east Texas. Its eastern boundaries stretch to Houston's energy corridor approximately 16 miles west of downtown Houston and extend along Interstate 10 to a few miles west of the city of Katy.
In the 2011-12 school year, student enrollment has grown to more than 62,000 served by 53 schools - including six four-year high schools.
Rated as Recognized by the Texas Education Agency, Katy ISD offers an outstanding instructional program with facilities, equipment and materials that are among the best in the state.
Staff Statistics *
| Total Staff |
7,742 |
| Teachers |
4,068 |
| Professional support personnel |
644 |
| Administrators |
221 |
| Support staff |
2,809 |
| Teachers with advanced degrees |
23.5% |
| Average years of teaching experience |
11.4 |
| Average experience in Katy ISD |
6.9 |
| Percentage of teachers with more than 10 years of experience |
45.6% |
| Average 2011-12 teacher salary |
$51,797 |
| Average students per teacher |
15.9 |
Student Profile *
| Total Students (2012-13) |
64,562 |
| White |
41.78% |
| Hispanic |
34.19% |
| African-American |
9.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander |
11.47% |
| Native American |
0.43% |
| At-Risk |
36.06% |
| Low Income |
30.03% |
| Limited English Proficient |
13.85% |
| in Special Education |
8.37% |
| in Career Technology Education |
17.44% |
| in Bilingual/English as a Second Language |
13.80% |
| in Gifted/Talented |
6.56% |
| in Title I programs |
24.35% |
* Source: PEIMS snapshot data for 2012-13