Hillsboro Independent School District

What Hillsboro Independent School District does

Hillsboro Independent School District is a Texas public school district and political subdivision of the State of Texas that operates free Pre-K through 12th grade education for residents within its geographic attendance zone. The district was founded in 1885 and today serves over 2,000 students across four schools: Hillsboro Elementary (Pre-K through 3rd grade), Hillsboro Intermediate School, Hillsboro Junior High School, and Hillsboro High School. Hillsboro ISD operates on a modified four-day school week and offers academic instruction alongside career and technical education (11 CTE Programs of Study with more than 100 Industry-Based Certifications), dual credit coursework through a partnership with Hill College, athletics, fine arts, UIL academics, esports, and counseling services, with the Choose Love social-emotional learning curriculum implemented district-wide.

The district runs on a standard K-12 educational technology stack rather than proprietary systems. Core digital infrastructure includes Skyward for student information and records, ClassLink for single sign-on, ParentSquare for school-to-home communication, and Apptegy as the website and digital communications platform provider. There are no proprietary AI/ML products or differentiated technology features; operations rely on widely adopted third-party EdTech vendors.

As a public governmental entity, Hillsboro ISD does not charge tuition and has no commercial revenue model. Funding flows primarily from two statutory streams: local property tax revenue (the district adopted an M&O tax rate with a 52.3496% effective increase for FY2025-2026) and Texas state allocations under the Foundation School Program weighted average daily attendance formula. The district is governed by an elected school board and accountable to the Texas Education Agency, with 2025 performance indicators including an A-rating in TEA Accountability, a perfect FIRST Financial Integrity Rating, an Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll designation, and 2024 U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon School recognition.

Name

Hillsboro Independent School District

Legal name

Hillsboro Independent School District

Website

https://hillsboroisd.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1885

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Hillsboro Independent School District is a Texas public K-12 school district serving over 2,000 Pre-K through 12th grade students across four schools, funded by local property taxes and state allocations under the TEA Foundation School Program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Services (61), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD), Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Charter School Networks (Multi-Site) (EDAJACAC)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Career technical education
• Dual credit programs
• Student information systems
• Public school district

Headquarters

HQ city

Hillsboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Local Property Tax Revenue: Public school districts in Texas receive funding primarily through local property taxes. The district adopts a tax rate annually to fund maintenance and operations. The 2025-2026 tax rate will raise more taxes for maintenance and operations than the previous year's rate, with a 52.3496 percent effective increase.
2. State Funding: Texas public school districts receive per-pupil state funding based on weighted average daily attendance (WADA) formulas, including Foundation School Program (FSP) allocations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Hillsboro Independent School District is a public K-12 school district providing free Pre-K through 12th grade education to over 2,000 students across four schools in Hillsboro, Texas. The district delivers academic instruction, 11 CTE programs of study with more than 100 industry-based certifications, dual credit college courses in partnership with Hill College, athletics, fine arts, UIL academics, esports, counseling, and the Choose Love social-emotional learning curriculum. It operates on a modified 4-day school week and is funded by local property taxes and state Foundation School Program allocations.

Product overview

Hillsboro Independent School District is a traditional K-12 public school district operating four schools: Hillsboro Elementary School (Pre-K through 3rd grade), Hillsboro Intermediate School, Hillsboro Junior High School, and Hillsboro High School. The district offers educational programs including Career & Technical Education (CTE) with 11 programs of study and over 100 Industry-Based Certifications, Dual Credit opportunities through Hill College, athletics, fine arts, UIL academics, esports, counseling services, and the Choose Love social-emotional learning curriculum. The district serves over 2,000 students and operates on a modified 4-day school week.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hillsboro Eagles: Athletic teams and mascot for Hillsboro ISD schools

Products and services

• Hillsboro Elementary School Public elementary school serving Pre-K through 3rd grade students within the Hillsboro ISD boundary, offering foundational academic instruction.
• Hillsboro Intermediate School Intermediate school serving students transitioning from elementary to junior high, opened in 2002 to support district enrollment growth.
• Hillsboro Junior High School Junior high school serving grades 6-8, housed in the former Hillsboro High School campus since 1999.
• Hillsboro High School Traditional public high school serving grades 9-12, offering dual credit college courses, CTE pathways, athletics, fine arts, UIL academics, esports, and extracurricular activities.
• Career & Technical Education (CTE) Programs 11 CTE Programs of Study offering more than 100 Industry-Based Certifications to prepare high school students for direct career entry.
• Dual Credit Program Partnership with Hill College enabling high school students to earn college credit simultaneously while earning high school credit through courses offered at Hillsboro High School.
• Athletics Programs Fall, winter, and spring athletic programs offering a variety of sports for Hillsboro ISD student participation as part of the Hillsboro Eagles athletic teams.
• Extracurricular Activities Programs including fine arts, UIL academics, esports, cheerleading, one-act play, and student council supporting student leadership and engagement development.
• Counseling Services Personalized guidance, encouragement, and resources provided by dedicated school counselors to help Hillsboro High School students reach their full potential.
• Choose Love Social-Emotional Learning Curriculum Social-emotional learning program implemented district-wide through partnership with the Choose Love Movement to develop compassionate, resilient students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,000+ students served with A-rated district status
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Hill CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual credit partnership providing high school students the opportunity to earn college credit while simultaneously earning high school credit through Hill College courses offered at Hillsboro High School.
• Choose Love MovementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial-emotional learning curriculum partnership implementing the Choose Love program across district schools to develop compassionate, resilient students.
• ApptegysupportingTechnology or IntegrationWebsite and digital communications platform provider powering Hillsboro ISD's official website with content management system and mobile applications.
• SkywardcoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system used for grades, attendance, scheduling, and student records management district-wide.
• ClasslinksupportingTechnology or IntegrationSingle sign-on platform providing students and staff secure access to district digital resources and applications.
• ParentSquarecoreTechnology or IntegrationParent communication platform enabling school-to-home communication, announcements, and family engagement across the district.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves16 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Waco Independent School District: Adjacent Texas public K-12 school district serving the Waco area; comparable as a Texas public school district operating multiple campuses under the same TEA accountability framework.

Direct peers

• Lovejoy Independent School District: Texas public K-12 district recognized for high academic ratings and similar suburban-Rex programming mix including CTE and dual credit.
• Aledo Independent School District: Texas public K-12 district that has earned repeated A ratings and is widely cited as a high-performing peer for academic accountability comparisons.
• Midlothian Independent School District: Texas public K-12 district of similar suburban-rural character serving a comparable student population in north-central Texas under the same state funding formulas.
• Celina Independent School District: Texas public K-12 district of similar demographic profile, sharing TEA-rated accountability and dual credit/college pathway programs.
• Whitney Independent School District: Neighboring small Texas public K-12 district in Hill County with similar rural enrollment scale and TEA accountability profile.
• Stephenville Independent School District: Texas public K-12 district serving a similar-sized rural community with comparable CTE and dual credit offerings through Tarleton State University.

Others

• Texas Education Agency: State regulatory and funding authority for Texas public school districts; comparable as the governing body that defines the rules under which Hillsboro ISD operates.
• Hill College: Texas community college partner providing dual credit courses to Hillsboro High School students; comparable as a K-12 postsecondary pathway collaborator in the same geographic market.

Broad incumbents

• Mansfield Independent School District: Larger Texas public K-12 district near the Hillsboro region operating under the same state funding and accountability systems with a broader scale of operations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@HillsboroISD
• Facebookfacebook.com/HillsboroISD
• Instagraminstagram.com/hisdeagles

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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