Deer Park Independent School District | |
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Location | |
United States | |
Coordinates | 29°43′32″N 95°05′29″W / 29.72552°N 95.09149°W |
District information | |
Type | Public |
Established | 1922 |
Schools | 15 |
Other information | |
Website | Official website |
Deer Park Independent School District is a public school district in Deer Park, Texas in the Houston metropolitan area.
The school district is traceable to 1922, when a single elementary facility opened on Deer Park's Center Street along Highway 225.[1] In 1929, the small school (approximately 30 students) was greatly expanded, and additional facilities were created in neighboring areas.[1] The district was officially formed for the school year of 1930. Today, it serves most of Deer Park, a portion of Pasadena and La Porte, and the unincorporated area of Lynchburg. Its total enrollment is approximately 12,300 students.[2]
In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.[3]
Several of Deer Park High School's athletic and fine arts programs have placed in state competitions or won state championships.