santa rosa independent school district

What santa rosa independent school district does

Santa Rosa Independent School District (SRISD) is a public K-12 school district operated under the Texas Education Code as a government state entity, serving approximately 1,500 students across three campuses in Santa Rosa, Cameron County, Texas: Elma E. Barrera Elementary School (Pre-K through 5th grade), Jo Nelson Middle School (6th-8th grade), and Santa Rosa High School (9th-12th grade). The district provides free public education spanning early childhood through high school graduation, with a comprehensive academic program that includes advanced academics (AP, Honors, and Dual Enrollment), eight Career and Technical Education pathways (Law Enforcement, Business Management, Accounting, Graphic Design, Multimedia Arts, Animal Science, Manufacturing/Welding, and Health Science), and a Warrior Athletics program. In 2026, SRISD achieved a historic milestone with its first class of graduating seniors earning associate degrees from Texas Southmost College through a dual enrollment partnership.

The district's technology infrastructure centers on the Ascender Student Information System, which provides web-based portals for parents, students, and employees, supplemented by ClassLink single sign-on, DMAC data analytics, Time Clock Plus workforce management, Eduphoria helpdesk, and a Virtual Library aggregating digital resources including BrainPOP, Britannica, EBSCO, Gale, and TexQuest. Ancillary services include free breakfast and lunch through the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs, Student Support Services (Special Education, Dyslexia, 504 accommodations), Health Services with campus nurses, District Police with anonymous bullying reporting, and the Texas ACE after-school program providing free tutoring and enrichment from Pre-K through 12th grade.

SRISD is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees and led by Superintendent Dr. Isaac Rodriguez, with funding derived from local property taxes, state per-pupil allocations, and federal grants including ESSER, Title I, and Title IX. The district operates as a political subdivision of the State of Texas with no private ownership, no funding rounds, and no commercial revenue model — its "customers" are enrolled students and their families, and its "revenue" is governmental appropriations. Recent capital investments include a new CTE Building opened in March 2026, reflecting ongoing facility modernization.

Name

santa rosa independent school district

Legal name

Santa Rosa Independent School District

Website

https://srtx.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Santa Rosa Independent School District is a public K-12 school district in Cameron County, Texas, operating three campuses serving approximately 1,500 Pre-K through 12th-grade students with academic, CTE, athletic, and dual enrollment programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Career technical education
• After-school programs
• Child nutrition services
• Dual enrollment pathways

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Rosa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

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 district funded primarily through local property taxes collected by the district. Tax ordinances are posted annually showing tax rate information.
2. State Funding: District receives per-pupil funding from the State of Texas based on average daily attendance and other formulas.
3. Federal Grants: District receives federal funding through programs including ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief), Title I, Title IX, and Texas ACE program grants.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Santa Rosa Independent School District operates public PK-12 education across three campuses in Santa Rosa, Texas (Elma E. Barrera Elementary, Jo Nelson Middle School, and Santa Rosa High School). It delivers standard academic instruction, Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, Advanced Academics including AP, Honors, and dual enrollment leading to associate degrees from Texas Southmost College, and the Texas ACE after-school program. Ancillary services include free child nutrition, library and digital learning resources, athletics, student support services, and campus safety/health services.

Product overview

Santa Rosa Independent School District operates as a traditional public school district with a platform-plus-services model, serving approximately 1,500 students across three campuses: Santa Rosa High School (9-12), Jo Nelson Middle School (6-8), and Elma E. Barrera Elementary (Pre-K through 5th). The district's core educational offerings include standard academics, CTE programs, Advanced Academics (AP/Honors/Dual Enrollment), Pre-K3 early childhood education, and Warrior Athletics. The district's digital infrastructure centers on the Ascender Student Information System platform with Parent, Student, and Employee portals. Ancillary services include Library Services (with digital resources via BrainPOP, Britannica, EBSCO, Gale), Student Support Services (Special Education, Dyslexia, 504), Health Services, District Police with bullying reporting, and the Texas ACE after-school program providing academic tutoring and enrichment. The district has recently expanded facilities with a new CTE building and continues partnership with Texas Southmost College for associate degree pathways.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Texas ACE Program After-school program offering academic tutoring, homework help, and enrichment activities including character development, social-emotional learning, health and wellness, fine arts, TSI Prep, Drivers Education, and High Impact Tutorials for Pre-K through 12th grade students at no cost to parents.
• CTE Programs Career and technical education programs offered at Jo Nelson Middle School and Santa Rosa High School in Law Enforcement, Business Management, Accounting, Graphic Design, Multimedia Arts, Animal Science, Manufacturing/Welding, and Health Science.
• Warrior Athletics Athletics program at Santa Rosa ISD featuring football, volleyball, cross country, basketball, golf, powerlifting, track, softball, baseball, and middle school sports including volleyball, cross country, and basketball.
• Pre-K3 Program Early childhood education program at Elma E. Barrera Elementary designed to ignite curiosity and foster early development in a nurturing environment for Pre-Kindergarten students.
• Child Nutrition Program Provides nutritious breakfast and lunch meals to all students at no charge. The elementary cafeteria serves Pre-K through 5th grade, while the cafetorium serves 6th through 12th grade. Summer meals program provides free meals to children 18 and under.
• Advanced Academics Inclusive enrollment model for AP and Honor courses with support systems, offering Honors, AP, and Dual Enrollment courses for secondary students including pathways to earn associate degrees from Texas Southmost College.
• Library Services Provides access to physical and digital library resources including eBooks, digital databases (BrainPOP, Britannica, EBSCO, Gale, Learn 360), research assistance, and circulation services across all three campuses.
• Student Support Services Special Education programs compliant with IDEA, Dyslexia services, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), and Section 504 accommodations coordinated by the Student Support Services Coordinator.
• District Police School district police officers providing campus security, safety resources, and bullying/cyberbullying reporting and investigation services, including anonymous online reporting aligned with David's Law.
• Health Services School nursing services addressing student health concerns, promoting wellness and safety, administering medications with physician orders, and maintaining student health records across all campuses, supported by the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC).
• Warrior Band Music education and performance program with recent achievements including All-State band students and state competition qualification.
• Ascender Portals Student information system providing web-based portals for Parents (grades, attendance, assignments, discipline, immunization records), Students, and Employees, accessed via portals01.ascendertx.com.
• Testing and Accountability Services Implements State of Texas assessment programs including STAAR, national assessments (NAEP), Credit by Exam, and Kindergarten Acceleration, and provides data analysis for intervention planning and academic program development.
• Technology Department Provides district technology resources, support, and infrastructure including network services, computer maintenance, remote support, and acceptable use policy enforcement.

Quantifiable outcome

• First class of high school seniors graduating with an associate's degree from Texas Southmost College
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration20 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Texas Department of AgriculturecoreOthersSRISD participates in Texas Department of Agriculture child nutrition programs, providing free meals to all students through the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs.
• Texas Department of State Health ServicescoreOthersDistrict coordinates with Texas DSHS for student immunization requirements, compliance reporting, and health resources including flu vaccination programs for staff.
• Texas Southmost CollegeflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership enabling high school students to earn associate degrees before graduation. SRISD celebrated its first-ever class of graduates completing both high school diploma and associate degree simultaneously through this dual enrollment program.
• ESC Region 1coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEducation Service Center Region 1 provides support services, training, and resources to SRISD including ASCENDER student information system hosting and library services.
• Cameron County Department of Public HealthminorOthersLocal health department provides immunization services and COVID-19 information resources to district families.
• Texas Education AgencycoreOthersState education agency that provides funding, accountability standards, assessment requirements (STAAR), and regulatory oversight for the district.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Point Isabel Independent School District: Neighboring Cameron County public school district serving Port Isabel, Laguna Vista, and South Padre Island. Directly comparable as a small coastal Texas public K-12 district with similar student demographics and funding profile.
• Rio Hondo Independent School District: Small Cameron County public school district serving Rio Hondo, Texas. Closely comparable in scale, rural-to-suburban community profile, and South Texas regional context.
• Lyford Consolidated Independent School District: Public K-12 district in Willacy County adjacent to Cameron County. Comparable as a small South Texas district serving a predominantly Hispanic community with similar CTE and dual enrollment needs.
• La Feria Independent School District: Cameron County public school district serving La Feria. Comparable in size, geographic setting, and student demographics to SRISD, with overlapping regional competition for students.
• Combes Independent School District: Small Cameron County public K-12 district. Comparable as a similarly sized neighborhood public school district sharing South Texas funding, demographic, and regulatory dynamics.

Regional players

• Mercedes Independent School District: Larger public school district in neighboring Hidalgo County serving Mercedes. Comparable as a South Texas public K-12 district competing for similar families, though larger in enrollment scale.
• Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District: Larger public school district in Cameron County serving Harlingen. Comparable geographically and demographically, though significantly larger; serves as a competing enrollment option for Santa Rosa-area families.
• Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District: Cameron County public school district. Comparable as a South Texas K-12 public district with overlapping community demographics and regional labor market.
• Donna Independent School District: Hidalgo County public school district serving Donna. Comparable as a Texas-Mexico border public K-12 district serving predominantly Hispanic, economically disadvantaged student populations.

Broad incumbents

• Brownsville Independent School District: One of the largest public school districts in Texas, located in Brownsville (Cameron County). Comparable as a regional South Texas public K-12 system; offers overlapping programs (dual enrollment, CTE) at greater scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SantaRosaISD
• Instagramsrtx.org/instagram

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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