Blue Ridge Independent School District is a public
school district
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North America United States
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based in
Blue Ridge,
Texas
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(
USA
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). Located in
Collin County, the district extends into a very small portion of southwestern
Fannin County.
Finances
As of the 2010–2011 school year, the appraised valuation of property in the district was $122,029,000.
The maintenance tax rate was $0.117 and the bond tax rate was $0.050 per $100 of appraised valuation.
Academic achievement
In 2017, the school district was rated Met Standard by the
Texas Education Agency
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is the branch of the government of Texas responsible for public education in Texas in the United States. .
No state accountability ratings were given to districts in 2012.
Historical district TEA accountability ratings
*2017: Met Standard
*2016: Met Standard
*2015: Met Standard
*2014: Met Standard
*2013: Met Standard
*2012: N/A
*2011: Recognized
*2010: Recognized
*2009: Recognized
*2008: Academically Acceptable
*2007: Academically Acceptable
*2006: Academically Acceptable
*2005: Academically Acceptable
*2004: Academically Acceptable
Schools
In the 2016–2017 school year, the district had students in three schools.
Regular instructional
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Blue Ridge High (Grades 9–12)
*Blue Ridge Middle (Grades 6–8)
*Blue Ridge Elementary (Grades PK-5)
Closed campuses
*N/A
Special programs
Athletics
Blue Ridge High School participates in the following UIL Class 3A sports:
* Football
* Volleyball
* Basketball
* Baseball
* Softball
* Track & Field
* Cross Country
* Tennis
* Golf
* Powerlifting
See also
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List of school districts in Texas
This is a list of school districts in Texas, sorted by Region and County.
Geographical school districts in Texas are (with one exception, the Stafford Municipal School District) completely independent from city or county jurisdiction.
Texas scho ...
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List of high schools in Texas
This is a list of high schools in the state of Texas.
Anderson County
* Cayuga High School, Cayuga
*Elkhart High School, Elkhart
* Frankston High School, Frankston
* Neches High School, Neches
* Palestine High School, Palestine
* Slocum High Sch ...
References
External links
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School districts in Collin County, Texas
School districts in Fannin County, Texas