Glasscock County Independent School District

Glasscock County Independent School District
Address
240 West Bearkat Avenue
, Texas, 79739
United States
District information
TypePublic
GradesPreK–12[1]
SuperintendentMallory Marr
NCES District ID4820790 [1]
Students and staff
Students293 (2020–2021)[1]
Teachers34.65 (on an FTE basis)[1]
Staff36.26 (on an FTE basis)[1]
Student–teacher ratio8.46:1[1]
District mascotBearkats/Ladykats
Other information
Websitewww.gckats.net

Glasscock County Independent School District is a public school district located in Garden City, Texas, U.S. The district educates about 300 students in two schools.

The district includes all of Glasscock County.[2]

Glasscock County ISD is the home of the Bearkats and Ladykats. The district's school colors are red, black, and white. The American football team won the 2009 Division I six-man football championship; the title game (against Strawn, a state six-man powerhouse in its own right) set several state championship records for a six-man contest:[3]

  • Most points scored in a title game by the winning team (122 by Garden City), the losing team (88 by Strawn) and total (210)
  • Most points scored in a quarter (84 in the second quarter) and a half (116 in the first half)

In 2007, Glasscock County High School earned a Bronze Medal rank in the U.S. News/SchoolMatters Best High School ratings.[4]

In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.[5]

Schools

School Grades Enrollment
Glasscock County Elementary School PK – 6 169
Glasscock County High School 7 – 12 139

Special programs

Athletics

Garden City High School plays six-man football.

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for GLASSCOCK COUNTY ISD". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
  2. ^ Geography Division (December 22, 2020). 2020 Census - School District Reference Map: Glasscock County, TX (PDF) (Map). Suitland, Maryland: U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved January 11, 2026. - Text list
  3. ^ Dave Campbell's Winter 2010 Texas Football edition, p. 92
  4. ^ "Glasscock County High School". Best High Schools. U.S. News & World Report. Archived from the original on February 3, 2008. Retrieved March 31, 2008.
  5. ^ "2009 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on October 25, 2015.

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