GALVESTON ISD

Located in the coastal community of Galveston, Texas, within the broader Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metropolitan region, Galveston Independent School District serves as an open, traditional public school system dedicated to comprehensive PK–12 education. Headquartered at 3904 Ave T, the district manages 11 operational campuses that together educate a vibrant student body of 6,383 learners. Classified geographically as a small-city district, Galveston ISD reflects the rich diversity of its coastal location, enrolling 3,088 Hispanic students, 1,505 White students, 1,479 Black students, and nearly 300 students identifying as Asian, American Indian, Pacific Islander, or multiracial.

To support its student population—which spans 3,211 female and 3,172 male enrolled youth—the district employs a robust workforce of nearly 1,992 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team includes approximately 882 full-time teachers, 89 instructional aides, and over 1,020 support personnel, ensuring students benefit from strong classroom instruction, specialized services, and tailored academic guidance. Whether evaluating educational outcomes or exploring local schooling options, families and researchers can find a well-resourced educational framework at Galveston ISD, with further district resources and program details available through their administrative offices or online at www.gisd.org.