Points of Pride
Academics
- Nine 2024 RISD seniors were named national Dell Scholars, raising the total number of RISD Dell Scholars to 97 since 2009.
- Three RISD juniors achieved a perfect score on the ACT in 2023.
- RISD’s overall PSAT scores outperformed the state and national averages.
- Three RISD juniors achieved a perfect PSAT score in 2023.
- Pearce and Richardson High Schools were both recognized by the College Board AP School Honor Roll for outstanding AP programs.
- In 2023-24, students earned more than 2,100 industry certifications.
- First overall in 2022 Texas Academic Decathlon.
Fine Arts and Athletics
- RISD Arts Education has been named one of the best in Texas by TAEA.
- The NAMM Foundation has named RISD one of its “Best Communities for Music Education” in the country for 13 consecutive years.
- The Berkner Mighty Ram Band advanced to the state competition in San Antonio in 2023.
- Nine students were selected to be Texas All State Musicians in 2023-24.
- Lake Highlands High School Boys Basketball team won the 6A state championship in 2023.
- Lake Highlands High School Girls Wrestling had a state champion in 2023.
- More than 215 Academic All State athletes in 2023-24
- 18 RISD athletic teams made the playoffs in 2023-24
- Over 400 student-athletes were recognized as All District, All Area or All State in 2023-24
- 5 RISD coaches named District 7-6A Coach of the Year in 2023-24
Staff and Schools
- 7 RISD educators attained National Board Certification in December 2023, and 34 teachers are currently working toward National Board Certification.
- 2023 Texas PTA Elementary Teacher of the Year – Lake Highlands Elementary Literacy Interventionist.
- RISD Director of Advanced Learning was recognized as the 2023 Advocate of the Year by the Texas Association for the Gifted & Talented.
- The Credit Union of Texas opened a Smart Branch within Berkner High School in October 2023.
- MST was named Apple Distinguished School for STEM integration, innovative practices and authentic technology experiences.
- Jess Harben Elementary was named one of America’s Best Schools by the National Center for Urban School Transformation.
- RISD was a semi-finalist for the 2022 H-E-B Excellence in Education award.
Frequently Asked Questions
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