EDUCATION & HEALTHCARE
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alveston’s educational and healthcare sectors anchor the foundation of the Island’s economic base. The University of Texas Medical Branch, Texas A&M University at Galveston and Galveston College offer acclaimed programs and degrees. The Galveston Independent School District and a number of private schools provide the framework in the development of innovative training opportunities amongst a diverse array of educational pathways. Combined, these programs and institutions deliver exceptional training opportunities and workforce development resources
GALVESTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
GALVESTON COLLEGE
Galveston ISD enrolls 6,708 students across 13 campuses and accepts students from the cities of Galveston and Jamaica Beach. Galveston ISD also serves unincorporated areas of Galveston County, including the communities of Port Bolivar and Crystal Beach on the Bolivar Peninsula. The school district is fully accredited by the Texas Education Agency.
Galveston College (GC) is a fully accredited community college, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the Associate and Bachelor degrees.
GISD PROGRAMS 29.6% 16.9% Gifted and Talented Special Education
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Vocational Bilingual/ESL
GISD currently has two high school programs, five middle school programs, six elementary schools, two Schools of Choice and 4 Private Schools. There are 1,251 GISD employees. Ball High School offers opportunities for graduates to be work force, military and college ready. In collaboration with Galveston College, dual credit courses are available for additional college hours. GISD is a tech hub for emerging opportunities as well. Galveston Ball High School recently acquired a synthetic cadaver as part of the biomedicine program. This is one of four such medical training cadavers in Texas schools. STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIO 15:1
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The inaugural Bachelor of Applied Technology class recently graduated 13 students during the COVID pandemic. Providing academic, workforce education, continuing education, and developmental programs, GC offers innovative teaching methods, taking full advantage of current technologies. Enrollment per semester in credited programs is approximately 2,400 students of diverse population. Additionally, 1,450 individuals take advantage of the Continuing Education programs. Galveston College collaborates with local businesses and organizations and with Ball High School for dual credit classes. 2,400 students enroll each semester 1,450 participate in Continuing Education classes
Programs have consistently gained local, state, and national acclaim in areas that include health occupations programs, workforce development initiatives, NJCAA athletics, innovative fundraising, culinary arts, and special student services. Citizens recognize and support Galveston College as a staple of the island. The college is fiscally sound and strongly supported.
