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Fort Sam Houston Independent School District, Texas
| Fort Sam Houston Independent School District |
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| Bexar County, Texas |
| District details |
| Superintendent: Gary Bates |
| # of school board members: 5 |
| Website: Link |
Fort Sam Houston Independent School District is a school district in Texas.
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Superintendent
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Gary Bates is the superintendent of the Fort Sam Houston Independent School District. Gary Bates was appointed superintendent in July 2018. Bates' previous career experience includes working as the superintendent of Goodrich Independent School District, a principal, and an adjunct professor at the University of St. Thomas and Prairie View A&M University.[1]
School board
The Fort Sam Houston Independent School District board of trustees consists of five members who serve two-year terms. They are appointed by the Texas State Board of Education.[2]
| Office | Name | Date assumed office |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Sam Houston Independent School District | Aaron J. Braxton II | September 6, 2023 |
| Fort Sam Houston Independent School District | Andrea Nicholas | November 15, 2019 |
| Fort Sam Houston Independent School District | LaToya E. Sizer | 2022 |
| Fort Sam Houston Independent School District | Willie White, Jr. | November 15, 2019 |
| Fort Sam Houston Independent School District | Rebecca Zinnante | June 28, 2024 |
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Public participation in board meetings
The Fort Sam Houston Independent School District board of trustees maintains the following policy on public testimony during board meetings:[3]
District map
Budget
The following statistics were published by the National Center for Education Statistics, which is a part of the U.S. Department of Education.[4]
| SOURCE | AMOUNT | AMOUNT PER STUDENT | PERCENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal: | $15,621,000 | $9,531 | 51% |
| Local: | $242,000 | $148 | 1% |
| State: | $14,915,000 | $9,100 | 48% |
| Total: | $30,778,000 | $18,779 |
| TYPE | AMOUNT | AMOUNT PER STUDENT | PERCENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Expenditures: | $28,928,000 | $17,649 | |
| Total Current Expenditures: | $28,154,000 | $17,177 | |
| Instructional Expenditures: | $16,592,000 | $10,123 | 57% |
| Student and Staff Support: | $3,546,000 | $2,163 | 12% |
| Administration: | $3,646,000 | $2,224 | 13% |
| Operations, Food Service, Other: | $4,370,000 | $2,666 | 15% |
| Total Capital Outlay: | $700,000 | $427 | |
| Construction: | $374,000 | $228 | |
| Total Non El-Sec Education & Other: | $0 | $0 | |
| Interest on Debt: | $4,000 | $2 |
Teacher salaries
The following salary information was pulled from the district's teacher salary schedule. A salary schedule is a list of expected compensations based on variables such as position, years employed, and education level. It may not reflect actual teacher salaries in the district.
| Year | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024[5] | $58,500 | $74,250 |
| 2021[6] | $55,000 | $70,750 |
Academic performance
Each year, state and local education agencies use tests and other standards to assess student proficiency. Although the data below was published by the U.S. Department of Education, proficiency measurements are established by the states. As a result, proficiency levels are not comparable between different states and year-over-year proficiency levels within a district may not be comparable because states may change their proficiency measurements.[7]
The following table shows the percentage of district students who scored at or above the proficiency level each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 39 | 60-79 | 25-29 | 30-34 | PS | 40-44 | 45-49 |
| 2018-2019 | 57 | 60-79 | 45-49 | 50-54 | >=50 | 55-59 | 60-64 |
| 2017-2018 | 52 | 50-59 | 40-44 | 50-54 | <50 | 50-54 | 55-59 |
| 2016-2017 | 86 | >=80 | 85-89 | 80-84 | >=50 | 85-89 | 85-89 |
| 2015-2016 | 84 | >=90 | 80-84 | 80-84 | >=50 | 70-74 | 85-89 |
| 2014-2015 | 80 | >=90 | 70-74 | 75-79 | >=50 | 85-89 | 80-84 |
| 2013-2014 | 78 | 70-79 | 65-69 | 80-84 | >=50 | 70-74 | 80-84 |
| 2012-2013 | 81 | >=90 | 70-74 | 80-84 | PS | 75-79 | 88 |
| 2011-2012 | 82 | >=80 | 75-79 | 75-79 | PS | 80-89 | 88 |
| 2010-2011 | 81 | >=80 | 70-74 | 75-79 | PS | 84 |
The following table shows the percentage of district students who scored at or above the proficiency level each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 55 | 60-79 | 55-59 | 45-49 | PS | 55-59 | 55-59 |
| 2018-2019 | 62 | 60-69 | 55-59 | 55-59 | >=50 | 65-69 | 65 |
| 2017-2018 | 59 | 60-69 | 45-49 | 55-59 | PS | 55-59 | 60-64 |
| 2016-2017 | 84 | >=80 | 80-84 | 80-84 | >=50 | 80-84 | 85-89 |
| 2015-2016 | 85 | 80-89 | 80-84 | 85-89 | >=50 | 80-84 | 85-89 |
| 2014-2015 | 84 | >=90 | 75-79 | 80-84 | >=50 | 90-94 | 85-89 |
| 2013-2014 | 86 | 80-89 | 75-79 | 85-89 | >=50 | 90-94 | 85-89 |
| 2012-2013 | 87 | 80-89 | 75-79 | 85-89 | PS | 85-89 | 92 |
| 2011-2012 | 91 | >=80 | 85-89 | 90-94 | PS | >=90 | 92 |
| 2010-2011 | 90 | >=80 | 85-89 | 85-89 | PS | 93 |
The following table shows the graduation rate of district students each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | >=95 | PS | >=80 | >=90 | PS | >=50 | >=50 |
| 2017-2018 | >=95 | PS | >=80 | >=80 | >=50 | >=90 | |
| 2016-2017 | >=95 | PS | >=50 | >=80 | >=50 | >=80 | |
| 2015-2016 | >=95 | PS | >=50 | >=80 | PS | >=50 | >=90 |
| 2014-2015 | >=95 | PS | >=80 | >=80 | PS | >=50 | >=90 |
| 2013-2014 | >=95 | PS | >=80 | >=50 | >=50 | >=90 | |
| 2012-2013 | >=95 | PS | >=80 | >=50 | PS | >=90 | |
| 2011-2012 | 90-94 | PS | >=50 | PS | PS | PS | >=90 |
| 2010-2011 | >=95 | >=80 | >=50 | >=90 |
Students
| Year | Enrollment | Year-to-year change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | 1,611 | -1.0 |
| 2022-2023 | 1,627 | -0.7 |
| 2021-2022 | 1,639 | 8.4 |
| 2020-2021 | 1,501 | -2.8 |
| 2019-2020 | 1,543 | -3.0 |
| 2018-2019 | 1,590 | -1.4 |
| 2017-2018 | 1,612 | 0.9 |
| 2016-2017 | 1,597 | 0.8 |
| 2015-2016 | 1,585 | 4.5 |
| 2014-2015 | 1,514 | -2.2 |
| 2013-2014 | 1,547 | -4.3 |
| 2012-2013 | 1,613 | 4.0 |
| 2011-2012 | 1,548 | 7.6 |
| 2010-2011 | 1,431 | -2.9 |
| 2009-2010 | 1,472 | 2.0 |
| 2008-2009 | 1,443 | 1.1 |
| 2007-2008 | 1,427 | 6.7 |
| 2006-2007 | 1,332 | 7.8 |
| 2005-2006 | 1,228 | 4.4 |
| 2004-2005 | 1,174 | -7.5 |
| 2003-2004 | 1,262 | 7.3 |
| 2002-2003 | 1,170 | -5.3 |
| 2001-2002 | 1,232 | 0.9 |
| 2000-2001 | 1,221 | -1.6 |
| 1999-2000 | 1,240 | 0.0 |
| RACE | Fort Sam Houston Independent School District (%) | Texas K-12 STUDENTS (%) |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| Asian or Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.0 | 5.4 |
| Black | 16.6 | 12.8 |
| Hispanic | 31.2 | 53.2 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 1.4 | 0.2 |
| Two or More Races | 10.7 | 3.1 |
| White | 36.6 | 25.0 |
Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.
Staff
As of the 2023-2024 school year, Fort Sam Houston Independent School District had 139.44 full-time classroom teachers. The student-teacher ratio was 11.55.
| TYPE | NUMBER OF TEACHERS |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten: | 3.30 |
| Kindergarten: | 4.90 |
| Elementary: | 50.57 |
| Secondary: | 50.76 |
| Total: | 139.44 |
Fort Sam Houston Independent School District employed 3.00 district administrators and 9.00 school administrators as of the 2023-2024 school year.
| TYPE | NUMBER OF ADMINISTRATORS |
|---|---|
| District Administrators: | 3.00 |
| District Administrative Support: | 13.57 |
| School Administrators: | 9.00 |
| School Administrative Support: | 13.00 |
| TYPE | NUMBER OF OTHER STAFF |
|---|---|
| Instructional Aides: | 49.37 |
| Instruc. Coordinators & Supervisors: | 2.00 |
| Total Guidance Counselors: | 4.19 |
| Elementary Guidance Counselors: | 0.00 |
| Secondary Guidance Counselors: | 0.00 |
| Librarians/Media Specialists: | 1.02 |
| Library/Media Support: | 0.00 |
| Student Support Services: | 28.50 |
| Other Support Services: | 56.22 |
Schools
Contact information
Fort Sam Houston Independent School District
4005 Winans Rd.
San Antonio, TX 78234
Phone: 210-368-8700
Fax: 210-368-8741
About school boards
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See also
| Texas | School Board Elections | News and Analysis |
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External links
- Fort Sam Houston Independent School District
- Texas Education Agency
- Texas Association of School Boards
Footnotes
- ↑ San Antonio Report, "Fort Sam Houston ISD Selects New Superintendent," July 2, 2018
- ↑ Fort Sam Houston Independent School District, "Member Selection Process," accessed August 1, 2021
- ↑ Fort Sam Houston Independent School District, "Board Meetings - Public Participation," accessed August 1, 2021
- ↑ National Center for Education Statistics, "Elementary/Secondary Information System," accessed October 6, 2025
- ↑ Fort Sam Houston Independent School District, "2023-2024 Compensation Plan," accessed February 3, 2024
- ↑ Fort Sam Houston Independent School District, "2021-2022 Compensation Plan," accessed August 1, 2021
- ↑ U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC: EDFacts, "State Assessments in Reading/Language Arts and Mathematics- School Year 2018-19 EDFacts Data Documentation," accessed February 25, 2021
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