A major goal of the District is to assist in the development of well-rounded, productive citizens with a broad range of interests, abilities, and experiences. Student performance is an important measure of a student's success. Friendswood schools consistently perform at the highest levels on state tests and nationally standardized tests. In the state's accountability rating system, Friendswood ISD has earned a Recognized rating.

The District's enrollment is approximately 5653 students. The ethnic distribution in the District is 86.3% white, 7.9% Hispanic, 1.21% African American, and 3.7% other. Economically disadvantaged students are 3% of the total enrollment. Approximately 0.7% of students have limited proficiency in the English language. Approximately 94.5% of seniors plan to pursue higher education. The graduation rate is 97.4%.

The Friendswood Independent School District was established on December 21, 1948. The district covers 15 square miles and borders the Alvin, Pearland and Clear Creek school districts. Fully accredited by the Texas Education Agency, the district's curriculum emphasizes basic academic skills, higher academic thinking skills, and cooperative learning strategies. The district is dedicated to meeting the needs of students of all levels of ability.

Technology is an integral part of the curriculum on all campuses. Each campus has self-contained computer labs and at least one portable wireless lab. Schools are fully networked and each classroom has computers available for teaching, research, and communication.

Foreign language instruction in Spanish, French, and German is offered from sixth through twelfth grade, Latin classes in ninth through twelfth grades, with advanced independent study available. The high school is also involved in cooperative projects with local colleges in applied technology.

FISD offers its students varied learning opportunities from robotics to the outdoor nature center with time lapsed photography to capture real world learning experiences. The District has high expectations for its students in both academics and extracurricular programs. Character Education is emphasized in all curriuculum at all levels.

The philosophy of the district is based on active partnership between parents, the community and the schools, and a commitment to the realization of each and every student's potential.

Extracurricular Activities

FISD schools offer numerous extracurricular activities including drama and musical productions, choir, band, service organizations and clubs. The junior high and high school also compete in academic contests including Academic Decathlon and Octathlon, speech, debate, and competitive sports governed by the University Interscholastic League (UIL). A comprehensive athletic program is available to students in grades 7-12. All campuses have active parent organizations that support various school activities. For complete information about student participation at the high school level, follow this link to the Friendswood High School website. For web site access to the following departments at the High School, click on the desired link: Band, Choir, Drama, FHS Musical Archives, Wranglerettes, Athletics Department and other high school clubs and organizations.