General Info

The Dallas Independent School District maintains the mission to prepare all students to graduate with the knowledge and skills to become productive and responsible citizens. Its goals are to improve student achievement, nurture and develop teachers and other employees, earn the community s trust through good financial management, improve the district s facilities and maintain a safe and secure environment. The Dallas Independent School District has achieved record-breaking success in terms of student, school and staff accomplishments. The Dallas Independent School District is the 12th-largest school district in the United States with a diverse population of more than 160,000 students. Nearly 70 different languages are spoken in the homes of its students, who are served by more than 19,000 employees.