TEXARKANA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

What TEXARKANA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT does

Texarkana Independent School District (TISD) operates a public K-12 school system in Northeast Texas, serving pre-kindergarten through 12th grade across 12 campuses plus a Digital Academy within a 34-square-mile geographic catchment covering Texarkana, Wake Village, and Nash. Founded with the first graduating class of Texas High School in 1889, the district is the largest in Bowie County and the largest served by Region VIII Education Service Center, with approximately 1,208 staff. Its core products span core academic instruction, the PreK-12 STEM Initiative (over 2,300 students, including the Martha and Josh Morriss Mathematics & Engineering Elementary and H. Ross Perot STEM Academy), P-TECH Academy, dual enrollment with Texarkana College (153 courses, 459 college semester hours, $20,000-$30,000 estimated student savings), Career & Technical Education across multiple industries, Leader in Me leadership development via six Franklin R. Covey Lighthouse Schools, and the Tango Flight aviation program. Technology stack integrates third-party platforms: Finalsite (web), Follett Destiny (library), SchoolCafe (nutrition), Raptor Systems (visitor management), IXL (personalized learning), PeachJar (flyer distribution), SuccessED (transition planning), and TEKS Resource System (curriculum alignment).

TISD's revenue model is government-funded: local property taxes, state per-pupil allocations, and federal grants (Title I, IDEA) cover core operations including teacher salaries, facilities, and academic programs. Auxiliary revenue streams include subscription-based tuition from Tiger Learning Center childcare (infant/toddler, preschool, after-school, summer camps), transaction-based facility rentals (e.g., Performing Arts Center), and tax-deductible donations through the Texarkana ISD Education Foundation (established 2004). Customer segments are primarily families with K-12 students in the geographic service area (K-12 Students and Families), supplemented by education professionals (~1,208 employees) and community/business partners via the Partners In Education program. Marketing is community-led: the district recruits and communicates through public meetings, Facebook (TexarkanaISD), the Finalsite website (txkisd.net), PeachJar digital flyers, and email newsletters. The district operates under Texas Education Agency oversight, with the Superintendent of Schools (Dr. Doug Brubaker) and seven-member elected Board of Trustees providing governance. Recent strategic posture centers on innovation via a District of Innovation Plan (December 2023-December 2028) and SB 1882 Third Future Schools partnerships at Westlawn Elementary and Theron Jones Early Literacy Center.

Name

TEXARKANA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Legal name

Texarkana Independent School District

Website

https://txkisd.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1889

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Texarkana Independent School District is a public K-12 school system in Northeast Texas operating 12 campuses plus a Digital Academy across a 34-square-mile catchment, serving pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade students with STEM, dual-enrollment, P-TECH, and leadership programs, funded primarily by property taxes and state per-pupil allocations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Magnet & Specialty Schools (STEM/Arts/IB/CTE) (EDAJAAAF), Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH), Preschool Programs within Childcare Centers (EDACABAL)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• PreK-12 academic programs
• Career and technical education
• Dual enrollment courses
• STEM education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Texarkana

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 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. Government Funding (Property Taxes, State, Federal): Public school district funded primarily through local property taxes, state per-pupil funding, and federal grants (Title I, IDEA, etc.). Revenue is used for operational expenses, teacher salaries, facilities, and educational programs.
2. Child Care/Tuition Programs: District offers childcare services through Tiger Learning Centers including after-school care, summer camps, and infant/toddler programs for fees.
3. Facility Rentals: Facility rentals for the Performing Arts Center and other district facilities generate rental income.
4. Education Foundation Donations: Tax-deductible donations to the Texarkana ISD Education Foundation support student scholarships and innovative teaching grants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Texarkana Independent School District operates a public K-12 school system serving pre-kindergarten through 12th grade across 12 campuses and a Digital Academy in Bowie County, Texas. The district delivers core academic instruction, career and technical education, dual enrollment programs with Texarkana College, a PK-12 STEM Initiative, special education, and auxiliary services such as Tiger Learning Center childcare and Tiger Watch safety reporting.

Product overview

Texarkana Independent School District operates as a public school district with 12 campuses serving pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, plus a Digital Academy of Texas for online learning. The district offers a unified portfolio of educational programs and services including core academic instruction, specialized programs (PK-12 STEM Initiative, P-TECH Academy, Dual Enrollment with Texarkana College, Career & Technical Education), and support services (Tiger Learning Center childcare, Tiger Watch safety reporting). Programs integrate with third-party platforms including IXL for personalized learning, SchoolCafe.com for nutrition services, and Raptor Systems for visitor management. The district's innovation initiatives include the Third Future Schools partnership model, Leader In Me leadership program, and various STEM and aviation programs like Tango Flight.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tiger Learning Center Child Care Childcare services for children ages three and up, including infant/toddler care, preschool, after-school care, and summer camps (Steamworks Summer Camp) operated by the district on multiple campuses.
• P-TECH Academy Pathways in Technology Early College High Schools program where students earn both a high school diploma and a credential and/or associate degree, with a career focus and work-based education component. Only P-TECH Academy in Bowie County.
• PK-12 STEM Program Comprehensive STEM education initiative spanning elementary through high school, including Martha and Josh Morriss Mathematics & Engineering Elementary and H. Ross Perot STEM Academy, with over 2,300 students enrolled.
• Dual Enrollment Program Partnership with Texarkana College allowing students to earn an associate degree and high school diploma simultaneously. 153 high school courses with 459 academic college semester hours, with estimated savings of $20,000-$30,000 per student. Largest dual-credit provider in Bowie County.
• Tango Flight Program High school class providing students with tools to build and fly a two-seat airplane over the course of a school year, as a unique career-focused aviation STEM program.
• Career & Technical Education (CTE) CTE courses preparing students for 21st-century careers, with programs in Agriculture, Architecture, Business, Health Science, Information Technology, Law, Transportation, and more.
• Leader In Me Program Franklin R. Covey partnership that instills leadership and life lessons beginning in elementary school, covering banking, finance, interpersonal studies, and professional communication. District has 6 Lighthouse Schools, including the only standalone Pre-K Lighthouse School in the U.S.
• Digital Academy of Texas Online/digital school academy offering K-12 education through digital coursework for students seeking alternative educational delivery.
• Tiger Watch Anonymous Reporting Anonymous reporting system for school safety concerns, allowing students, parents, and community members to report safety issues, threats, or concerning behavior.
• OPTIONS Early Graduation High School Alternative high school program designed for early graduation, allowing students to complete their high school requirements and graduate ahead of schedule.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students can save $20,000-$30,000 through dual credit courses during high school
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Third Future SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025SB 1882 partnership for innovative instructional model at Westlawn Elementary and Theron Jones Early Literacy Center. Third Future provides high-quality instruction, professional development, and 'hospital model' approach to education with 90% student retention and 94% staff retention goals. Teachers treated as specialists with average salaries of $73,000-$92,000.
• Texarkana CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual credit partnership allowing students to earn associate degrees while in high school. Largest provider of dual-credit courses in Bowie County with 153 high school courses available and 459 academic college semester hours. Estimated savings of $20,000-$30,000 per student.
• Franklin R. CoveycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeader In Me Partnership - district-wide leadership development program with 6 Lighthouse Schools. Duncan Early Education Center is the only standalone Pre-K Lighthouse School in the United States. Program instills leadership and life lessons beginning in elementary school.
• Tango FlightminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigh school program providing students with tools to build and fly a two-seat airplane over the course of a school year. Unique career-focused STEM program in aviation.
• P-TECH (Pathways in Technology Early College High Schools)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovative open-enrollment high schools allowing students an opportunity to receive both a high school diploma and a credential and/or associate degree. Features career focus and work-based education.
• Texas Education Agency (TEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState education agency providing accountability ratings, academic performance reporting, and oversight. District submits annual Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR) and Federal Report Cards.
• Region VIII Education Service CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional education service center providing support services. TISD is the largest district served by Region VIII.
• Eichelbaum Wardell Hansen Powell & Muñoz P.C.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLaw firm providing Title IX administrator training conference materials for district compliance.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tyler Independent School District: Another East Texas public K-12 school district serving a comparable mid-size Texas city with multiple campuses, CTE pathways, and dual-credit programs; closest peer in scale, geography, and student demographics within Region VII/VIII ESC territory.
• Waco Independent School District: Texas public K-12 district similar in size and urban-core demographics, with magnet/STEM academies and P-TECH-style early college programs analogous to TISD's offerings.
• Bryan Independent School District: Mid-size Texas public K-12 district serving a non-metropolitan city, with comparable enrollment, CTE, and dual-credit programming; useful benchmark for instructional and operational model comparability.
• Longview Independent School District: East Texas public K-12 district of similar size and demographic profile, also within the broader northeast Texas corridor; comparable in campus count, workforce size, and reliance on property-tax/state funding.

Emerging players

• IDEA Public Schools: Major Texas charter network operating P-TECH and college-prep programs statewide, including in the East Texas region; an emerging alternative that competes for college-ready, STEM-oriented students.
• Stride Inc. Large publicly traded K-12 online learning provider operating digital academies similar to TISD's Digital Academy of Texas; relevant peer for understanding the online/digital K-12 segment.

Broad incumbents

• Dallas Independent School District: One of the largest urban public school districts in Texas, with multiple magnet schools, P-TECH academies, dual-credit partnerships, and a much larger operating footprint; serves as a broad-incumbent reference for scaled Texas K-12 operations.
• Houston Independent School District: Largest Texas public school district; relevant as a broad incumbent for understanding district-level funding mechanics, magnet/specialty programming, and TEA accountability dynamics at scale.

Others

• Region VIII Education Service Center: The regional ESC that supports TISD and other districts; an ecosystem participant that delivers shared services, training, and accountability support rather than directly competing.

Regional players

• Texarkana Arkansas School District: Public K-12 district serving Texarkana, Arkansas — the same twin-city metro across the state line. Operates under Arkansas regulations but serves an overlapping community and competes for the same families and labor pool.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TexarkanaISD

Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries15 records

Funding overview

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