Irving Independent School District

What Irving Independent School District does

Irving Independent School District is a public school district in Irving, Texas, founded April 23, 1909, and serving approximately 31,400 PreK-12 students across 37 campuses with 4,000+ employees — ranking it the 12th largest in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and 39th largest in Texas. The district operates as a political subdivision of the State of Texas, governed by a seven-member elected Board of Trustees, and currently sitting under Superintendent Magda A. Hernández with Dr. Dorian Galindo approved as next Superintendent effective after May 29, 2026. It functions as a comprehensive PreK-12 education provider with zoned geographic enrollment and a portfolio of school-choice academies (Singley Collegiate Academy, South Irving Collegiate at Nimitz, de Zavala STEM Academy, Leadership Academy at Crockett, Cardwell Career Preparatory Center) alongside Career and Technical Education, Fine Arts, AVID college readiness, Dual Language, and Adult Education programs; the student body represents over 60 languages, making it one of the most diverse districts in the nation.

Core offerings pair traditional K-12 instruction with specialized pathways delivering up to 60 free college credit hours through dual-credit collegiate academies, nationally recognized CTE sequences beginning in middle school with industry certifications, and free SAT/ACT/AP testing. Supporting infrastructure includes the Magda A. Hernández Institute of Wellness and Professional Learning, Baby University childcare for employee dependents, and technology integrations (ClassLink SSO at launchpad.classlink.com/irvingtx, Home Access Center student/parent portal, PeachJar digital flyers). Capital footprint totals 5.15 million square feet across 613 acres, with a $573.75 million bond package approved by voters in May 2023 (the first since 2007) funding major facility upgrades.

Funding flows from state per-pupil allocations under the Texas Foundation School Program, local property taxes (with a 10.07% effective M&O tax-rate increase recently adopted), and federal grants; the district does not charge tuition and is not customer-revenue-driven but rather tax-base- and attendance-driven under state formula funding. Distribution is purely geographic: families register at assigned zoned schools, with selective admission for academy programs. Strategic positioning emphasizes college and career readiness (CCMR target raised from 72% to 90% by 2029), financial accountability (perfect FIRST rating of 100 for 2024-2025), and ecosystem partnerships with K-12 construction, architecture, and edtech vendors via annual State of the District sponsorship tiers.

Name

Irving Independent School District

Legal name

Irving Independent School District

Website

https://irvingisd.net

Company type

Public

Founded year

1909

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Irving Independent School District is a public K-12 school district in Irving, Texas, founded in 1909, serving approximately 31,400 PreK-12 students across 37 campuses with 4,000+ employees through zoned enrollment, collegiate academies, CTE programs, and dual-language instruction.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Collegiate academy programs
• Career and technical education
• Dual language bilingual education
• Specialized STEM academies

Headquarters

HQ city

Irving

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: State and local tax revenue funding for public education operations including maintenance, instruction, and district services. District receives per-pupil funding from Texas Education Agency based on ADA (Average Daily Attendance) and local property tax revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Irving Independent School District provides free PreK-12 public education to approximately 31,400 students across 37 campuses in Irving, Texas, through traditional elementary, middle, and high school instruction supplemented by specialized academies (collegiate, STEM, leadership) and programs such as Career and Technical Education, Fine Arts, AVID college readiness, and Dual Language/Bilingual education. Instructional services are delivered through technology-rich classrooms supported by ClassLink SSO, Home Access Center portal, and district-wide network infrastructure.

Product overview

Irving Independent School District operates as a comprehensive K-12 public school district offering a portfolio of educational programs and services. The district's core offerings include traditional elementary, middle, and high school campuses (serving approximately 31,400 PreK-12 students across 37 campuses), complemented by specialized academies including Singley Collegiate Academy and South Irving Collegiate at Nimitz (which enable students to earn free college credits while in high school), de Zavala STEM Academy and Leadership Academy at Crockett Middle School (providing focused STEM and leadership education), and Cardwell Career Preparatory Center. Supporting programs include Career and Technical Education (CTE), Fine Arts, AVID college readiness, Dual Language/Bilingual education, and Baby University childcare for employees. The district is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees and operates under the leadership of Superintendent Magda A. Hernández.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Singley Collegiate Academy A collegiate academy where high school students can earn up to 60 college credit hours tuition-free while completing their high school requirements.
• South Irving Collegiate Academy at Nimitz A second collegiate academy opened in August 2022 at Nimitz High School, providing additional students access to free college education and dual credit coursework.
• de Zavala STEM Academy A middle school academy that prepares students for the future through hands-on STEM innovation, part of the district's Schools of Choice program.
• Leadership Academy at Crockett Middle School A middle school academy focused on leadership development grounded in real-world learning experiences.
• Cardwell Career Preparatory Center A career preparation center offering programs that prepare students for life after high school through hands-on learning and industry certifications.
• Baby University A high-quality, cost-effective childcare program for district employees' children from 6 weeks to 3 years old, featuring a curriculum supporting early literacy and cognitive development.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program A nationally recognized CTE program that prepares students for life after high school through hands-on learning, beginning in middle school, with real-world experiences including guest speakers, job shadowing, and internships.
• Fine Arts Program Nationally recognized fine arts programs that have earned the district a District of Distinction designation by the Texas Art Education Association for three consecutive years and named a Best Community for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation.
• AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) A college readiness program designed to increase the number of students who enroll in four-year colleges, focusing on students in the academic middle.
• Dual Language Program Programs including Transitional Early-Exit Bilingual Model, Dual Language Two-Way immersion (at elementary and secondary levels), and English as a Second Language content-based and pull-out models.
• Magda A. Hernández Institute of Wellness and Professional Learning A wellness facility offering opportunities for employee, parent, and student well-being, including work, learning, and healing spaces, named in honor of the superintendent.

Quantifiable outcome

• Perfect FIRST Rating of 100 on School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (2024-2025)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered champion sponsor, impact sponsor and commitment sponsor.

• Pogue Constructionchampion sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerChampion sponsor for the sixth annual State of the District luncheon. Company emphasizes being 'Built Together, Owned Together'.
• WRA Architectschampion sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerChampion sponsor for State of the District event. Architecture firm specializing in K-12 education design.
• CORE Constructionchampion sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerChampion sponsor for State of the District event. Commercial construction company.
• LAN (Loewenstein/AaroN)impact sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerImpact sponsor for State of the District event. Engineering and infrastructure firm.
• Irving Schools Foundationimpact sponsorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit foundation supporting Irving ISD students and schools. Impact sponsor for State of the District. Foundation provides resources for educational programs and student support.
• PBK Architectsimpact sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerImpact sponsor for State of the District event. Architecture firm.
• Tangram Interiorsimpact sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerImpact sponsor for State of the District event. Interior design and furniture solutions.
• Lee Lewis Constructionimpact sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerImpact sponsor for State of the District event. Construction company serving Texas markets.
• Grace Designcommitment sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommitment sponsor for State of the District. Design firm with K-12 education focus.
• Higginbothamcommitment sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommitment sponsor for State of the District. Insurance and risk management firm.
• Linebarger Attorneys at Lawcommitment sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommitment sponsor for State of the District. Law firm.
• Meteor Educationcommitment sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommitment sponsor for State of the District. Educational furniture and design solutions.
• Huckabee (a MORE group brand)commitment sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommitment sponsor for State of the District. Architecture and engineering firm.
• BRW ARCHITECTScommitment sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommitment sponsor for State of the District. Architecture firm.
• Imagine Learningcommitment sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommitment sponsor for State of the District. Educational technology company.
• Corgancommitment sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommitment sponsor for State of the District. Architecture and design firm.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Grand Prairie Independent School District: Geographically adjacent DFW district serving overlapping residential communities. Comparable in demographic diversity, scale, and K-12 program mix including dual language and CTE offerings.
• Dallas Independent School District: The largest school district in the DFW metroplex, serving a similarly diverse, urban-suburban population with comprehensive K-12 programming, magnet schools, and collegiate/career pathways. Most directly comparable to Irving ISD by geography, scale, and demographic mix.
• Richardson Independent School District: Adjacent DFW district with similar suburban-diverse demographic profile and comparable programmatic emphasis on collegiate academies, fine arts, and career pathways. Direct competitor for families and teachers in the Irving-adjacent corridor.
• Fort Worth Independent School District: Another large DFW public school district serving a comparable diverse student body with similar programmatic emphases on CTE, collegiate academies, and bilingual education. Operates as a peer in Texas funding formulas and accountability systems.
• Plano Independent School District: Large DFW district with strong academic outcomes and similar college-readiness programming. Comparable in operating scale and serves as a benchmark for STAAR/CCMR performance among suburban DFW ISDs.
• Arlington Independent School District: Adjacent DFW district with overlapping enrollment boundary dynamics and similar student demographics. Comparable scale, program mix (CTE, fine arts, collegiate options), and bond-cycle patterns to Irving ISD.
• Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District: Adjacent DFW district with a highly diverse, multilingual student body that mirrors Irving ISD's demographic composition. Comparable size and dual-language programming make it a direct functional peer.

Broad incumbents

• Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District: One of the largest districts in Texas with comparable programmatic breadth in CTE, fine arts, and collegiate pathways. Operates under the same Texas funding and accountability framework as Irving ISD, providing state-level peer benchmarks.
• Houston Independent School District: The largest school district in Texas, operating as a broad incumbent in the same state funding and accountability framework. Comparable in scope of collegiate academies, magnet programs, and CTE offerings, though at substantially greater scale.

Emerging players

• KIPP Texas Public Schools: A major Texas charter network operating in DFW with overlapping college-readiness and diverse-learner programming. Although it operates under different funding rules, it competes with Irving ISD for the same families evaluating public school options in the metroplex.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IrvingISD
• YouTubevimeo.com/user90001634
• Facebookfacebook.com/IrvingSchools
• Instagraminstagram.com/irvingisd

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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