PORT ARTHUR ISD

Located at 4801 9th Avenue in Port Arthur, Texas, the Port Arthur Independent School District operates as a traditional public school system serving a small city community within the greater Beaumont-Port Arthur metropolitan area. As an open and fully operational district, Port Arthur ISD oversees 15 campuses that deliver a continuous educational pathway from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. During the 2024–2025 school year, the district educates an enclave of 8,041 students, fostering a richly diverse learning environment where young learners transition seamlessly from foundational early childhood programs to comprehensive secondary graduation tracks.

To support its student body, Port Arthur ISD relies on a substantial workforce totaling approximately 2,599 full-time equivalent staff members. The district’s instructional framework is anchored by more than 1,219 full-time equivalent teachers and nearly 114 instructional aides, maintaining a strong classroom presence across all grade levels. Additionally, an extensive team of roughly 1,266 support personnel works behind the scenes and on campus to ensure administrative, operational, and student welfare needs are met. This well-rounded staffing structure underscores the district's commitment to delivering accessible, supportive, and high-quality public education to families across the region.