Eanes Independent School District
Eanes Independent School District (EISD) (pronounced EEN-ss) is a school district in West Lake Hills, Texas (USA), which is part of the Austin metropolitan area. Its enrollment is approximately 7,700, distributed among six elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school.[1] All nine schools are rated Exemplary - the highest designation possible - in the State of Texas 2009 accountability ratings, marking the second consecutive year for that accomplishment. The district's overall state is Exemplary, making Eanes ISD one of just two 5A districts in the state to receive that designation in 2009. Only 9.5 percent of districts statewide are rated exemplary. See the bottom of this page for more information about TEA accountability ratings.
The school district encompasses the whole city of Westlake Hills, a majority of Rollingwood, the Lost Creek neighborhood, and parts of Austin including the Cuernavaca neighborhood.[2]
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[edit] Schools
[edit] Westlake High School
Westlake High School has an enrollment of about 2,400 students. The school is a U.S. Blue Ribbon School and has won the Texas Successful Schools Award for Outstanding Performance. Its principal is Linda Rawlings. The school is a member of the Model Schools initiative. The current recognition by the TEA is under the Exemplary rating, the highest possible.
The school is known for its academics, ranked 72nd in Newsweek Magazine's 2011 list of the nation's top high schools [3] and frequently winning district UIL competitions. The AP Physics program was recognized as the best in the world by the college board in 2005, earning recognition for the Physics teachers in the Texas legislature. Over 90% of graduating seniors every year continue on to college. Westlake was named a National Blue Ribbon School in 1988-89.[4] Every year, approximately 20% of 5's earned on the AP Physics Exams Statewide are earned by Westlake students. Westlake also owns about 5% of all AP Physics 5's Nationwide. Westlake had a Presidential Scholar (academics) in both 2008 and 2009, and a Presidential Scholar for the Arts in 2010. Westlake has an athletic program that is rich in tradition. Since its inception in 1969, Westlake has won 26 state championships in 9 different sports. In 2009-10 Westlake's boys' and girls' golf teams won state titles as well as the boys' singles title in tennis. In addition to winning a state championship, Westlake's football team holds a national record of 71 consecutive district victories. The 2006 and 2009 football teams advanced to the state finals.
Westlake's volleyball team has qualified for the playoffs 20 years straight. The team has won 8 Regional Championships and 4 State Championships.
The school also has on-campus clubs devoted to a wide variety of interests, including community service (such as C.U.T.E [Cleaning Up the Environment]), political representation (such as the Gay Straight Alliance), and special interests (such as the Japanese Pop Culture Club and the E.D.G.E. club).
Both visual and musical arts are practiced throughout the school in classes such as Multimedia Animation, Ceramics, Photojournalism, Orchestra, Band, Choir, Theatre, and Technical Theatre.
[edit] School pride
School colors are red, white, and blue. Many of the athletics and academic teams are nationally ranked. The High school news magazine, "The Featherduster", was ranked second in the nation (as of Spring 2005).
[edit] Middle schools
- Hill Country Middle School has an enrollment of about 900 students. The school was named a U.S. Blue Ribbon School in 1990-91 [4] and has won the Texas Successful Schools Award for Outstanding Performance. Its principal is Mrs. Kathleen Sullivan. (as of 2011). The Assistant Principals are Mr. Felix Grimmett and Mrs. Donna Jackson.
- West Ridge Middle School has an enrollment of about 850 students. The school was named a U.S. Blue Ribbon School in 1992-93 [4] and has won the Texas Successful Schools Award for Outstanding Performance. Its principal is Mr. Karl Waggoner. The Assistant Principals are Ms. Staci Hubbard and Ms. Erika Bacon.
[edit] Primary schools
- Barton Creek Elementary School - mascot Blue Jays
- 2000-01 National Blue Ribbon School [4]
- Bridge Point Elementary School - mascot Bobcats
- Cedar Creek Elementary School - mascot Eagles
- Eanes Elementary School - mascot Mustangs
- National Blue Ribbon School in 1996-97 [4] and 2005 [5]
- Forest Trail Elementary School - mascot Falcons
- 1989-90 National Blue Ribbon School [4]
- Valley View Elementary School - mascot Cardinals
- 1996-97 National Blue Ribbon School [4]
[edit] Controversy
EISD has been the subject of controversy with regard to whether it is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. This controversy has become entwined with concerns about EISD's willingness to produce, in a timely manner, documents requested under public information laws.[6]
In early 2009, district parents filed a federal lawsuit against Eanes ISD for noncompliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. [7]
[edit] References
- ^ [1], "Eanes ISD", accessed July 14, 2011
- ^ [2], "Eanes ISD", accessed July 14, 2011.
- ^ "Newsweek Magazine: "America's Top High Schools, 2011" "Newsweek"
- ^ a b c d e f g Blue Ribbon Schools Program, Schools Recognized 1982-1983 Through 1999-2002 (PDF)
- ^ Microsoft Word - list-2003.doc
- ^ Steve Miller (29 April 2011). "Lawsuit: Eanes ISD withholding public information, using AG appeals process as delay". texaswatchdog.org. http://www.texaswatchdog.org/2011/04/lawsuit-eanes-isd-withholding-public-information-using-ag/1304094998.column. Retrieved 18 May 2011.
- ^ Laura Heinauer (7 May 2009). "Family sues Eanes district over accessibily issues". Statesman.com. http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/education/entries/2009/05/07/family_sues_eanes_district_ove.html. Retrieved 18 May 2011.
