Texarkana Education systems
Texarkana boasts a commitment to provide quality education from pre-school to graduate school. The educational options abound in the region with 25 public schools and four private schools educating young people ages K-12. The Texarkana area pledges to support education at all levels and considers it an essential component of the quality of life for the entire community, solidifying our future workforce.
Texarkana Arkansas School District
The Texarkana Arkansas School District (TASD) had its beginning in 1884 in “the brick school,” which was officially named Hays School in 1896. Later, it became Central School and held its first graduation ceremony in 1899. In 1904, due to the increased number of students, the board of directors voted to build two new schools. From this early start, Texarkana Arkansas School District has grown to its present size of over 4,400 students in grades K-12 and ranks 16th in size out of 310 school districts in the state of Arkansas. The family of educators is committed to creating a supportive, innovative, and academically challenging learning environment that helps young minds see their own potential success. Astronautics, acting, ambassadorships...wherever dreams may inspire young minds to go, the TASD Magnet Schools have the personnel, tools, enthusiasm and motivation to help them reach their destinations. From enjoying the benefits of healthy exercise on a beautiful day, to painting a sunny sky, to the science behind predicting that day’s weather, to TV production of that weather forecast for a bilingual audience, TASD Magnet Schools offer units of study as unique as the students. TASD’s mission is to provide a safe nurturing environment of educational excellence where all belong, all learn, and all succeed. The school district builds a solid educational foundation of core knowledge and skills but presents them in a context that reaches out to students where their interests and talents reside. Educators are as prepared professionally as they are passionate about the work they do and the young futures they help build. Educator training programs are rigorous and innovative, ensuring only the most effective instructional practices. Standing firmly on the foundation that anyone can make a difference, the school district believes that every person in the Texarkana community has an opportunity to play a key role in the success of the students in the Texarkana Arkansas School District. Whether it’s a teacher being a role model, a parent volunteering, a business partnering, a city leader advocating, or a student preparing to become a world leader, TASD is the place where anyone can be all of who they want to be.
For more information, visit: http://www.tasd7.net/
Contact Information: 870-772-3371
Texarkana Independent School District
The proud history and rich traditions of Texarkana Independent School District (TISD) began with the first graduating class of Texas High School in 1889. Over a century later, TISD continues its legacy of excellence in education with strong leadership and high student achievement, which showcases the ever present Tiger Pride. Currently featuring twelve campuses, along with a virtual school academy, TISD provides a quality education for pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Additionally, the District offers career and technology and special education opportunities for pre-school and school- age children and operates Tiger Learning Centers that provide childcare services for children ages three and up. TISD’s mission is to provide an exceptional education for all learners in a quality environment which nurtures the intellectual, social, cultural and physical development of each student’s overall well-being. Texas High School Math & Science Center features 72,000 square feet of science/traditional classrooms and engineering/computer labs, complete with state-of-the-art technology. We believe...*Our strength lies in the cultural and socio-economic diversity of our students; *All children can succeed – NO EXCEPTIONS – and will strive to provide a personalized education that maximizes the potential for each student; *A guaranteed and viable curriculum is the most effective strategy to impact student achievement; *A competent, committed and caring staff is essential to a quality education for all children; *Community trust and support are critical to the success of our district. For the 2016-17 school year, TISD welcomed over 7,100 students to their campuses. Our continuous growth has been maintained through a commitment to excellence, strategic planning and programs that continue to capture state and national attention. TISD strives to provide a variety of educational opportunities and involvement to the student, allowing for the development of a well-rounded educational experience. The District has designed a curriculum that is academically rich, rigorous, student-centered and culturally diverse, with high expectations for student achievement. The aligned curriculum prepares students for successful transition to their choice of postsecondary opportunities. Career academies allow students to explore career clusters and to link academic skills to workforce skills. With a focus on STEM education and a Pre-K-16 initiative, TISD provides not only a seamless transition between grade levels, but also increased college dual credit opportunities. To support instruction, the District has placed a major emphasis on instructional technology, equipping classrooms with state-of-the-art technology. Texarkana Independent School District continues to look to the future by integrating a global perspective of education. The result is a school district with strong student and community confidence in the quality of our schools and with state and national recognition for our success.
For more information, visit: http://www.txkisd.net/
Contact Information: 903-794-3651
Trinity Christian School
Trinity Christian School is committed to partnering with Christian parents in providing a Biblical perspective in the education of their children. The combination of the Christian home, the Christian school, and the Christian church provide a unified whole that enables a 24/7 process of equipping a child to serve Christ. Missing any one of these segments inhibits True Education from occurring. The task of True Education is to develop knowledge of God and His created reality and to use that knowledge in exercising a creative-redemptive dominion over the world in which we live. Such an outcome can be attained only by loving God and communing with Him, resulting in the wholehearted worship of God (Graham, 2003). To Trinity Christian School, True Education is Knowledge of God. Trinity Christian School serves preschool through twelfth grade, and its staff are highly qualified and called by God to provide a Christian based, academically excellent program of study. Trinity maintains its excellence by accreditation through the Arkansas Nonpublic School Accrediting Association. Trinity’s vision is to see our graduates walking with Christ in their homes, workplaces, churches, and communities for the duration of their lives. We invite you to take a closer look at Trinity Christian School and consider if our Christian philosophy of education is a match with your family’s values. We welcome you to visit our campus and meet our staff, to learn more about our exceptional Christian academic program, and to discover our various extra-curricular opportunities. We look forward to meeting you and having you as our guest.
For more information, visit: www.trinitywarriors.org
Contact Information: 870-779-1009
Pleasant Grove Independent School District
The mission of Pleasant Grove Independent School District, in collaboration with the community, is to empower students through experiential learning to successfully navigate the opportunities of a competitive and complex world. Since 1877, when the first school in the Pleasant Grove area was established, the district has developed into elementary, intermediate, middle and high school STEAM-based campuses focused on exceptional student learning. Pleasant Grove ISD serves 2,100 students in grades pre-kindergarten through twelve with a rich curriculum and a wide range of co-curricular and extracurricular activities. Students perform above the state average on Texas assessments, and the Texas Education Association recently assigned Pleasant Grove an A in the Accountability Rating System based on Student Achievement, Student Progress, and Closing the Gaps. Students, faculty, and staff demonstrate outstanding accomplishments and successes at the local, state, and national levels. In 2017-2018, Pleasant Grove ranked 7th in the UIL Lone Star Cup based on their performance in district and state championships. Pleasant Grove ISD is a STEAM based district where every child matters. Students at Pleasant Grove ISD experience high levels of learning, cooperative, collaborative and experiential learning opportunities, growth mindset, and a focus on leadership development. The design process is implemented K-12 where students are encouraged to ask, imagine, plan, create, test, improve, and share. The Career & Technology program provides certification opportunities for high school students to progress in their college and career goals. Pleasant Grove ISD is proud to continue the legacy of excellence by providing a high quality education to the students of a community with a rich and successful history.
For more information, visit: https://www.pgisd.net/
Contact Information: 903-831-4086
Liberty - Eylau
Liberty-Eylau Independent School District, founded in 1955, is a school and community dedicated to student achievement. The graduates are prepared to meet their full potential, instilled with a lifetime desire to learn, and are confident in their ability to succeed. They possess the character to make a difference. Our staff is a team of leaders who is fair, respectful and nurturing in all our dealings. We create an encouraging, supportive learning environment that inspires and motivates students to do their very best. A school district of 2500 students, L-E offers a diversified program of instruction to students, regardless of handicap, race, or creed. L-E has experienced successes in the areas of academics, arts, and athletics.
For more information, visit: https://www.leisd.net/
Contact Information: 903-832-1530
St. James Day School
St. James Day School is an independent school affiliated with St. James Episcopal Church in Texarkana, the Diocese of Dallas, and is fully accredited by the Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools, which is recognized by the State of Texas. St. James Day School was founded in 1948 and its mission is “to educate students in a safe and nurturing Christian environment that instills high intellect, character, and compassion, while challenging them academically, physically, and spiritually to achieve their highest potential as confident individuals and future leaders.” Students develop the ability to reason, think creatively, and to leave St. James with an intellectual curiosity and joy of life-long learning that opens the entire universe to them. The school is located in a safe, secure, and beautiful natural woodland setting on the Texas side of North State Line. St. James is committed to providing a caring, nurturing and high academic educational foundation for pre-school children ages 3-5, and elementary children in Kindergarten and grades 1-8. Veritas Academy Their mission is to provide education that is Classical in method and content and Christian in philosophy, designed to equip students with a Christian way of thinking, and with academic and social skills for all areas of life. They employ the time-proven method of the Trivium in the education of the student. A Classical Christian Education! Latin is becoming more popular in recent years, and this is the only school in the area to have offered Latin for the past 15 years.
For more information, visit: https://www.stjamesdayschool.org/
Contact Information: 903-793-5554
Premier High School
Premier High School opened it’s doors in 2016, and since then, parents have begun to see that this tuition-free and public charter school is much more than they ever realized was available right here in Texarkana. Attendance has been growing each and every year. Teachers are on hand for individualized instruction during school hours and shorter school days allow for flexibility for students who have a job, family activities, or other commitments. Premier High School is designed for independently-directed studies where students move through Mastery Units at a speed they are comfortable with.
For more information, visit: https://premierhighschools.com/texarkana/
Contact Information: 430-200-4385
Higher Education
Higher education is available with associate through doctorate level degrees available at Texarkana College and continuing through Texas A & M University-Texarkana. Both institutions boast low tuition rates and a significant number of scholarship opportunities.
Texas A & M University-Texarkana
As a member of a renowned higher education system, Texas A&M University-Texarkana provides students with the prestige of a Texas A&M University degree earned on a campus well-recognized as a true “community of learners.” With a faculty to student ratio of 15:1, A&M-Texarkana students receive a great deal of personal instruction and interaction from their world-class instructors. The institution produces quality graduates within a career-oriented curriculum in the areas of Business Administration, Arts and Sciences, Engineering, Health, Behavioral Sciences and Education. The university offers undergraduate degrees in 21 fields of study and graduate programs in 15 areas, including a doctorate in Education Leadership. Students enjoy an abundance of activities, clubs, organizations, Greek life, and both intramural and intercollegiate sports while living and learning on A&M-Texarkana’s beautiful lake-front campus. The university has recently completed over $40 million in construction projects with the opening of the Building for Academic and Student Services and the Lois & Cary Patterson Student Center. The Building for Academic and Student Services houses Enrollment Services, business and technology classrooms and faculty offices, as well as an entire floor for the TAMUT nursing program’s new state-of-the art hospital simulation lab, skills labs, and classrooms. The student center features a fitness center, exercise room, recreation room, Ace’s Place Café featuring Starbucks Coffee, and a regulation gymnasium with seating for 1200-1500.
For more information, visit: https://tamut.edu/index.php
Contact Information: 903-223-3000
UAMS
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in Little Rock is the only academic health sciences university in the state of Arkansas. They are the state’s largest public employer with more than 10,000 employees in 73 of Arkansas’ 75 counties. UAMS and its clinical affiliates, Arkansas Children’s Hospital and the VA Medical Center, are an economic engine for the state with an annual economic impact of $3.92 billion. UAMS offers 64 baccalaureate, master’s, doctoral, professional and specialist degree programs and certificates through our Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Professions, Public Health and graduate school. Students attend classes at the UAMS main campus in Little Rock and our regional campus in northwest Arkansas. With a combination of education, research and clinical programs, UAMS has a unique capacity to lead health care improvement in the state. UAMS Southwest in Texarkana is one of eight regional centers across the state. Serving as an Area Health Education Center, the campus is home to three UAMS colleges, two primary care clinics, a family medicine residency program, a regional cancer registry, community education programs, and a comprehensive medical library. The UAMS Southwest mission: Teaching, Healing, Searching and Serving.
For more information, visit: https://regionalprograms.uams.edu/regional-campuses/uams-southwest/
Contact Information: 870-779-6000
Texarkana College
Texarkana College (TC) is the state’s top performing community college for student completion and graduation rates according to data reported in 2018 by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board*, and was recognized nationally in 2017 for student success. TC is located in the heart of Texarkana, Texas and enrolls more than 3,000 students each fall. Course offerings include traditional academic fields of study as well as specialized work-ready skills training including welding, automotive, diesel mechanics, culinary, construction, industrial maintenance and electricity, HVAC, electronics, office careers, and cosmetology, truck driving school and a fire fighter academy. TC also offers the nation’s oldest and most renowned Bladesmith School endorsed by the American Bladesmith Society. TC provides dual credit courses through partnerships with area high schools to give high school students the opportunity to earn both high school as well as college credit for approved courses at a fraction of the cost of traditional college tuition. TC’s Health Sciences division is home to the largest nurse training program in the region and holds the legacy of establishing the first Associate Degree Nursing program in the state of Texas. Through this program, students train to successfully pass the nursing credentialing exam and enter the workforce as Registered Nurses. Vocational Nursing is also one of TC’s top performing programs. TC’s faculty members are experienced instructors and many are recognized as distinguished members in their fields serving at the state and national level as content experts and leaders of professional organizations. The small 22:1 student/teacher ratio provides students annually an opportunity to learn in a supportive environment. While on campus, students enjoy access to a fully equipped gym and athletic center, a student center with a bistro and bookstore, and an academic commons building housing the library, a coffee bar, and student support services including academic tutors. Student life clubs and organizations are also available including the prestigious Honor’s College, Student Government Association, TC Choir, Earth Club, Art Club, Phi Beta Lambda, Black Student Association, and Phi Theta Kappa. The Liberal and Performing Arts Division is home to the Stilwell Theater where performances of the community theater group, Tex*Rep, take place. An off-campus learning site, located at the TexAmericas Center near Red River Army Depot in New Boston, Texas, offers training in diesel mechanics, CDL courses, CAT and OSHA-certification programs. The Community and Business Education division offers customizable training courses for area employers wanting to provide continuing education to their employees. In addition, many non-credit courses are offered that provide personal enrichment and skills development through short, affordable courses offered on the TC campus. A number of scholarship and financial aid options are available, including the TC Presidential Scholar program. This scholarship offers full tuition, fees, and books for up to two years to recent high school graduates ranking in the top percentile of their class. Since 1927, TC has provided high quality, affordable and accessible education to residents of the Ark-La-Tex. In a time when students are graduating from four-year colleges and universities with massive amounts of debt, TC offers a substantial discount on the first two years of a bachelor’s degree. Texarkana College is located at 2500 N. Robison Road, Texarkana, Texas. Please feel free to stop by for an advising appointment or call 903-823-3267 to speak with an enrollment specialist or to schedule a campus tour.
For more information, visit: www. texarkanacollege.edu
Contact Information: 903-823-3456
U of A Community College At Hope - Texarkana
UACCH and the University of Arkansas system are committed to providing the greatest access to a high quality education. Benefits of UACCH: Quality Education, Close to Home, Lowest Tuition/Fees in Texarkana, General Education Courses, Transferable Classes & Small Classes. Scholarship opportunities: Arkansas Lottery Scholarship Advantage, Chancellor’s, Valedictorian/Salutatorian, Honors and over 50 privately funded scholarships & endowments! UACCH- Texarkana is located at 3501 U of A way in Texarkana, Arkansas just off of I-30.
For more information, visit: https://www.uaht.edu/
Contact Information: 870-777-5722
Other
The surrounding Texarkana area is also home to the University of Arkansas for Medical Science Area Health Education Center (AHEC), Cossatot Community College-Ashdown Campus and the University of Arkansas Community College–Hope. Vocational training is also available through a number of resources including the Texarkana Airframe and Power Plant School through Southern Arkansas University Tech or SAU Tech. This public, two-year college is located in Camden, Arkansas with services in Texarkana and Magnolia. SAU Tech is part of the Southern Arkansas University System. SAU Tech is known for its technical programs and online delivery of more traditional degrees such as business administration and general studies. The college currently enrolls over 2,000 students in both college and high school concurrent credit programs. In Texarkana, SAU Tech offers a high school and college level aviation maintenance technology program at the Texarkana Airport. The program is comprehensive and offers all the training needed for students to be qualified to take Federal Aviation Administration licensing exams. A FAA licensed aviation maintenance technician is highly skilled and ready for employment in the field of aviation maintenance anywhere in the world.