Quinlan Independent School District is a public
school district
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based in
Quinlan,
Texas
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(
USA
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).
In addition to Quinlan, the district serves the towns of
West Tawakoni
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and
Hawk Cove, most of
Union Valley, as well as rural areas in southern
Hunt County
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. A small portion of northern
Kaufman County also lies within the district. The district covers a total area of . The student population is approximately 2,600 (68% Anglo, 27% Hispanic, 2% African-American, <1% Asian, and <1% Native American).
QISD has five campuses (two elementary, one middle/junior high school, one high school, and one alternative) as well as various support facilities. QISD's mascot is the panther, and the school colors are blue and white.
Schools
*Ford High School (Grades 9-12)
*Thompson Middle School (Grades 6-8)
*Butler Intermediate School (Grades 3-5)
*Cannon Elementary School (Grades PK-2)
Additional facilities
*Alternative Learning Center (In-School Suspension Classes and Credit Recovery Programs)
*Quinlan Education Center (Free Public Library, Fitness Center, and Community Education Classes)
References
External links
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{{Region 10 School Districts in Texas
School districts in Hunt County, Texas
School districts in Kaufman County, Texas