What Hays Consolidated I S D does

Hays Consolidated Independent School District (Hays CISD) is a public K-12 school district organized under the Texas Education Code, serving the communities of Kyle, Buda, and surrounding areas of Hays County, Texas. Founded in 1968 and headquartered at 21003 Interstate 35 in Kyle, the district operates 10 elementary campuses, four middle schools, three comprehensive high schools (Hays High, Johnson High, Lehman High) plus the Impact Center, and supporting facilities including a Performing Arts Center and Shelton Stadium. Student enrollment has grown from 19,125 in 2018 to more than 25,000 currently, served by a workforce managed through a comprehensive cabinet structure under Superintendent Dr. Eric Wright, who has led the district since January 2018 and announced retirement effective February 2027.

The district delivers the full K-12 public education portfolio — core academic instruction aligned with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), Early Learning Centers (Pre-K and kindergarten), Advanced Academics (G/T, AP, dual credit), Career & Technical Education (CTE), Multilingual Education serving 5,300+ English Language Learners across 43+ languages, Special Education, athletics, fine arts, and Air Force JROTC. Its technology stack integrates ClassLink SSO, Frontline Education (SIS/ERP), Tyler Munis (financial system), Eduphoria (Aware/FormSpace/Strive), Schoology LMS, SchoLinks college readiness platform, STOPit (Hays HopeLine), SMART Tag bus tracking, RevTrak web store, SchoolCafé meal accounts, and Nutrislice menus, with Apptegy powering the website and mobile apps. Assessment uses NWEA MAP and mCLASS universal screeners alongside state-mandated STAAR and TELPAS testing.

Hays CISD is funded primarily through ad valorem property taxes and Texas Education Agency per-pupil allocations, with the adopted 2025-2026 General Operating Fund budget at $267,789,503 and a separate Debt Service Fund of $95,692,661 servicing voter-approved bonds. Additional revenue streams include federal grants (Title programs, special education, child nutrition), Child Nutrition meal payments ($1.25-$2.90 per meal), and bond proceeds — with over $1.5 billion in successful bond elections funding new schools, campus expansions, and infrastructure during Dr. Wright's tenure. The district's go-to-market is non-commercial: enrollment is open to all residents within attendance zones through a centralized Student Enrollment Center and online Parent Self-Serve portal, with engagement reinforced through community programs (PTA Council, Education Foundation, volunteer initiatives), signature programs like the 100% Hays Initiative and mandatory 40-hour community service graduation requirement (Class of 2027), and events including the annual College Application Bootcamp partnered with Austin Regional Admissions Counselors.

Name

Hays Consolidated I S D

Legal name

Hays Consolidated Independent School District

Website

https://hayscisd.net

Company type

Public

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hays Consolidated Independent School District is a Texas public K-12 school district serving over 25,000 students across Kyle, Buda, and Hays County through 17+ campuses, funded by property taxes and state allocations with a $267.8M operating budget.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), 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
• Student transportation services
• Child nutrition programs
• Special education services
• Extracurricular athletics

Headquarters

HQ city

Kyle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ad Valorem Property Taxes: Local property taxes form the primary revenue source for district operations, as evidenced by the adopted General Operating Fund budget of $267,789,503 for 2025-2026
2. State Education Funding: State funding based on average daily attendance and other per-pupil allocations from Texas Education Agency
3. Student Meal Payments: Paid breakfast and lunch programs with established pricing tiers (Elementary: $1.25 breakfast, $2.70 lunch; Middle/High: $1.35 breakfast, $2.90 lunch) plus reduced-price options
4. Bond Proceeds: Voter-approved bond sales for capital construction projects - over $1.5 billion in bond projects successfully passed during Dr. Wright's tenure for new schools, expansions, and infrastructure
5. Federal Grants: Federal funding including Title programs, special education, and child nutrition programs
6. Debt Service Fund: Annual debt service of $95,692,661 for 2025-2026 to service voter-approved bond debt

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Hays Consolidated Independent School District provides comprehensive K-12 public education to over 25,000 students across elementary, middle, and high school campuses in Kyle, Buda, and surrounding Hays County communities in Texas. The district delivers core academic instruction aligned with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, plus specialized programs including Multilingual Education, Career & Technical Education, Special Education, Athletics, Fine Arts, and JROTC, supported by student transportation, child nutrition, and community support services.

Product overview

Hays Consolidated Independent School District (Hays CISD) is a public K-12 school district serving Kyle, Texas, and surrounding communities with over 25,000 students across multiple elementary, middle, and high schools. The district operates as a unified educational platform providing core academic instruction (K-12 General Education), Early Learning Centers (Pre-K and Kindergarten), and specialized programs including Multilingual Education (serving 5,300+ English Language Learners), Gifted & Talented, Career & Technical Education, and Special Education. The district's product portfolio spans student-facing digital tools (Parent Self-Serve Portal, Student Self-Serve Portal, Schoology LMS, SMART Tag bus tracking, SchoolCafé meal accounts), reporting systems (Hays HopeLine/STOPit, iWatch Texas), and administrative platforms (Tyler Munis ERP, Frontline Education SIS, Eduphoria assessment, ClassLink SSO, Bonfire procurement, RevTrak web store). Extracurricular offerings include Athletics (with electronic ticketing at Shelton Stadium), Fine Arts programs (with a Performing Arts Center and Box Office ticketing), and the new Air Force JROTC at Johnson High School. The district's signature initiatives include the 100% Hays Initiative (requiring all secondary students to participate in extracurricular activities) and a mandatory 40-hour community service graduation requirement for the Class of 2027. Support services include Child Nutrition (with Nutrislice menus), Transportation (200+ buses serving 11,000 students), and community support programs (Clothes Closet and Hope2Go food pantry). The district website and mobile app, both powered by Apptegy, serve as the primary digital front door for families and staff.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 General Education Comprehensive K-12 public education services provided across multiple elementary, middle, and high school campuses, including core academic instruction aligned with TEKS, standardized testing (STAAR, STAAR-Alt 2, TELPAS), and graduation planning for students in Hays County, Texas.
• Early Learning Centers (Pre-K and Kindergarten) Pre-K and kindergarten programs serving young learners, with Pre-K qualification requiring specific eligibility criteria and kindergarten registration offered annually for incoming students.
• Multilingual Education & Migrant Programs Bilingual and ESL programs serving over 5,300 English Language Learners across 44 languages (predominantly Spanish), including dual language programs, ESL instruction, and a New Arrival Center.
• Career & Technical Education (CTE) CTE programs preparing students for workforce and college readiness through career pathways, industry certifications, and work-based learning experiences.
• Advanced Academics (G/T, AP, Dual Credit) Gifted and Talented (G/T) services, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and dual credit opportunities for high-achieving students.
• Academic Support Services Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), dyslexia services, Section 504 accommodations, and General Education Homebound (GEH) instruction for students requiring intervention or specialized support.
• Air Force Junior ROTC Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program at Johnson High School focused on citizenship, leadership, and aerospace education.
• Athletics Programs Extracurricular athletics at all three high schools (Hays High Hawks, Johnson High Jaguars, Lehman High Lobos) and middle schools including football, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, wrestling, swimming, track, and competitive water polo.
• Fine Arts Programs Fine arts including band, choir, mariachi, drill team, theater, and visual arts across all school levels, with booster club support at each high school.
• Child Nutrition Services District meal services including breakfast, lunch, and à la carte offerings with menu planning by a Registered Dietitian; some campuses operate under Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) providing free meals to all students.
• Transportation Services Bus transportation serving approximately 11,000 students daily with a fleet of more than 200 buses logging 2.5 million miles annually, integrated with the SMART Tag bus tracking system.
• College & Career Readiness Comprehensive postsecondary preparation including AP courses, SAT/ACT testing, financial aid guidance, college application support, scholarship assistance, military readiness, and career exploration via CTE and the SchooLinks platform.
• Hays CISD Clothes Closet Free clothing assistance program for PreK-12 students serving approximately 400+ requests annually, providing free clothing twice per semester, school supplies, and food support.
• Hays Hope2Go Food Pantry Mobile food pantry program providing food assistance to students and families in need.
• Firefighter Academy Districtwide firefighter academy program offering students career pathways in firefighting and emergency services.
• Bond Program Management District bond program managing more than $1.5 billion in approved bond projects including four new elementary schools, a fourth comprehensive high school, campus expansions, safety improvements, and technology enhancements.
• 100% Hays Initiative Districtwide initiative ensuring 100% of middle and high school students participate in at least one extracurricular or co-curricular activity (fine arts, athletics, student council, CTE clubs, etc.) to promote engagement and school safety.
• Student Volunteer Hours (Community Service Graduation Requirement) Mandatory community service requirement of at least 40 hours for high school graduation, effective with the Class of 2027.
• Safety & Security Program Comprehensive safety program including a Chief Safety and Security Officer (cabinet-level position), dedicated safety and security team, STOPit reporting, iWatch Texas threat reporting, and emergency protocols.
• Parent Self-Serve Portal (PSS) Online parent portal for accessing student grades, attendance, schedules, and registration, integrated with ClassLink SSO for authentication.
• Student Self-Serve Portal (SSS) Online student portal for accessing grades, attendance, and self-service functions at haystx.teams.hosting/selfserve.
• Hays HopeLine (STOPit) Anonymous reporting platform for bullying, harassment, mental health crises, fentanyl concerns, and other safety issues, powered by STOPit with web and mobile app access.
• District Leadership Team (DLT) Site-based decision-making committee advising the superintendent on educational goals, involving professional staff, parents, business representatives, and community members.
• Hays Education Foundation Nonprofit foundation supporting educational programs and initiatives through fundraising and community partnerships.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reading scores now exceed state and regional averages, up from deficit when Dr. Wright started
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Austin Regional Admissions Counselors (ARC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with ARC for annual College Application Bootcamp event. ARC provides admissions expertise and college fair representation for Class of 2027 seniors. Event held at Hays CISD Performing Arts Center.
• Communities In Schools (CIS) of Central TexascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIS places social service professionals (social workers and counselors) full-time on campuses to work with students experiencing non-academic barriers to learning. Serves approximately 100 students per campus with individualized support including counseling, mentoring, and community resource connections.
• STOPitcoreTechnology or IntegrationSTOPit powers the Hays HopeLine - a confidential reporting platform for students and parents to report bullying, harassment, fentanyl concerns, or mental health crises. Downloadable as mobile app from Apple and Google Play stores.
• ApptegycoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite content management system powering the official Hays CISD website. District mobile apps also powered through Apptegy platform.
• ClassLinkcoreTechnology or IntegrationSingle sign-on platform providing staff access to multiple district software resources including Frontline Education, Tyler Munis, and other systems.
• Frontline EducationcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegrated platform for Frontline Central (Forms), ERP, SIS, Professional Growth, and Recruiting & Hiring systems used by district staff.
• Safe Schools InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides evidence-based virtual Family Wellness Series sessions that equip families with tools to support student wellness.
• H-E-BminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerH-E-B Excellence in Education Awards program - district participates in regional recognition program for outstanding educators.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Leander Independent School District: Adjacent Central Texas suburban district experiencing similar rapid enrollment growth and bond-funded expansion. Comparable in serving fast-growing communities north of Austin with mixed traditional and multilingual student populations.
• Pflugerville Independent School District: Greater Austin-area district with comparable demographic profile, sizable bilingual/ELL programs, and rapid residential-driven enrollment growth. Operates similar number of comprehensive high schools and central Texas suburban attendance zones.
• Northwest Independent School District: High-growth Texas suburban district in the DFW metroplex serving rapidly expanding residential corridors. Comparable in enrollment trajectory, bond-funded campus additions, and managing capacity for sustained student population increases.
• Round Rock Independent School District: Large suburban Austin-area public K-12 district of comparable scale with extensive CTE, AP, and dual-credit programs. Similar in operating multiple comprehensive high schools, large ELL populations, and managing significant bond-funded capital programs.
• Comal Independent School District: Central Texas district operating in the same regional growth corridor as Hays CISD with rapid enrollment increases and recent bond campaigns for new campuses. Comparable in serving suburban/rural blend with strong community engagement.

Broad incumbents

• Austin Independent School District: Urban public K-12 district serving the Austin metropolitan area. Operates a much larger and more diverse portfolio of schools with substantial bilingual programs and serves as the regional anchor for partnerships like the Austin Regional Admissions Counselors.
• Katy Independent School District: One of the largest and fastest-growing Texas suburban districts, with comparable high-performing academic outcomes, large-scale bond programs, and comprehensive CTE/college readiness offerings. Serves as a benchmark for suburban Texas K-12 operating models.
• Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District: One of the largest Texas districts by enrollment, with comparable comprehensive high school model, large-scale bond programs, and extensive CTE/dual-credit pathways. Comparable in managing very large student populations across multiple feeder systems.

Regional players

• Dripping Springs Independent School District: Smaller Central Texas district operating immediately adjacent to Hays CISD territory. Comparable in geographic market and rapid residential growth patterns, though smaller in enrollment scale.
• San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District: Neighboring Central Texas district along the I-35 corridor serving Hays and surrounding counties. Comparable in demographic mix and growth pressures, though smaller in operational scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@HaysCISD1967
• Facebookfacebook.com/HaysCISD.ADM
• Instagraminstagram.com/hays_cisd
• Xx.com/hayscisd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hays-consolidated-independent

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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