Frisco ISD’s student opportunity model is a cornerstone of the District’s philosophy. It encourages students to dive deeper into their academic and co-curricular passions. Whether it’s academics, fine arts or athletics, students of all ages find success in Frisco ISD.
Frisco ISD is the regional standard for high student achievement.
Frisco ISD graduates the highest number of National Merit Scholars in Texas.
Test scores (SAT, ACT and STAAR) are above state and national averages.
More than 75% of seniors take one or more college entrance exams.
Approximately 90% of graduating seniors plan to continue their education after high school.
Each year, graduating classes earn millions of dollars in scholarships.
Unaffiliated organizations consistently rate and rank Frisco ISD and its campuses highly.
GreatSchools.org - FISD and its campuses are ‘Above Average’ in quality
Texas Education Agency - TEA rated FISD an ‘A’
Niche.com - #15 Best School District in Texas
Competitive salaries and benefits attract and retain quality teaching staff who personalize each student’s educational experience by knowing their name and needs.
The curriculum is written in-house by FISD educators to emphasize critical thinking, writing and problem-solving. Rigorous lessons set high standards for achievement and challenge all learners.
Current and emerging technology is integrated into all content areas, extending student learning while keeping them engaged. All campuses have access to 1:1 technology and a wide variety of online resources.
Employees engage in continuous professional learning and collaborate with peers in order to evaluate and improve teaching practices and target students’ individual goals.
When developing curriculum and planning instruction, educators consider the following questions:
What do we want students to know and be able to do?
How will we know if students have learned it?
How will we respond when they have not learned it?
How will we respond when they already know it?
All campuses provide authentic, real-world learning experiences, guiding students to explore their interests and get a jumpstart on their futures.
Special programs and services, including gifted education, special education, bilingual education, and ESL programs, are provided in the District on home campuses or through centralized programming.
For qualifying families, a free, full-day pre-kindergarten program is offered at the Early Childhood School and elementary schools across the District.
In addition to core classes in English, mathematics, science, and social studies, the FISD offers a wide variety of electives that are as diverse as our students themselves including broadcast journalism, animal science, aerospace engineering, 3D animation, pharmacology, sports marketing, video game design and art history.
Secondary students are encouraged to challenge themselves through Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and Advanced courses. Dual-credit opportunities are available through partnerships with Collin College and the University of North Texas.
All secondary campuses engage students in career and technical education coursework. The District’s Career and Technical Education Center offers more than 30 programs of study for high school students to explore their future.
Unique learning opportunities through Schools and Programs of Choice are available to students across the District through an admissions process. These include the IB Primary Years Programme, Project Lead the Way Launch and Spanish language enrichment at Bright Academy, the IB Diploma Programme at Frisco High School and the Navy Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps at Lebanon Trail High School.
In addition, the Student Opportunity Center provides extra support to help struggling students reach their maximum potential.
Frisco ISD students are encouraged to participate in academic competitions to challenge themselves academically and get more involved in their school.
At the elementary level, students participate in special programs, including physical education for lifelong health and music and art for lifelong appreciation. Clubs such as the Student Council and the Green Team promote leadership and other important life skills.
The majority of middle and high school students are involved in some sort of school-related activity outside of the classroom.
Frisco ISD offers art, band, cheerleading, choir, dance, drill team, orchestra and theatre for secondary students interested in fine arts. Some schools are also home to harp programs.
When it comes to athletics, middle school students compete in basketball, cross country, football, soccer, tennis, track and field and volleyball. High schools also offer baseball, golf, softball, swimming and diving and wrestling.
Each secondary campus has student-driven clubs and organizations available, including curricular and non-curricular activities.