North East ISD Highlights Brochure

EXECUTIVE STAFF Sean Maika, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools Dan Villarreal, CPA Chief Financial Officer Rudy Jimenez Chief of Schools and Leadership Anthony Jarrett Chief Instructional Officer Anthony Mitchell, Ed.D. Chief Operations Officer Aubrey Chancellor Executive Director of Communications

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Shannon Grona, President, District 5 Terri Williams, Vice President, District 2 Sandy Hughey, Secretary, District 1 David Beyer, Trustee, District 4 Steve Hilliard, Trustee, District 6 Marsha Landry, Trustee, District 7 Diane Sciba Villarreal, Trustee, District 3

PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 2022 In accordance with Title VI-Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX-Education Amendment of 1972, Section 504-Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the American with Disabilities Act of 1992, the North East Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or handicap.

North East ISD HIGHLIGHTS

LEARNING ACHIEVEMENTS

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

In 2022, NEISD’s graduation rate was 94 percent. This rate is traditionally higher than the state average.

In 2021, NEISD had 16 National Merit Semifinalists, 65 Commended Scholars, 169 Hispanic Scholars and 20 African-American Scholars.

NEISD is increasing the availability of technology to students through two recently received federal Emergency Connectivity Fund grants totaling more than $9 million.

In 2022, there were 143 students who graduated and enlisted in the military. Six received official military appointments.

NEISD offers dual language at 16 elementary schools, five middle schools, one high school and the Pre-K Academy.

NEISD has 11 magnet programs and two magnet schools that give students choices for focused instruction in a variety of pathways.

NEISD’s 2022 graduates received $89 million in scholarship offers.

Almost 75 percent planned to attend a two- or four-year college.

In 2022, the District graduated 1,074 Summa Cum Laude students.

These students completed high school with a 100+ average.

SUPPORT SERVICES

EMPLOYEE EXCELLENCE

NEISD’s School Nutrition Services served 9 million free meals to families during the 2021-2022 school year.

On average, NEISD teachers have about 12 years of teaching experience and are among the highest paid in Texas.

This year, 38 campuses qualify under a federal program to offer free lunch to all of its students. Students at the remaining NEISD campuses can apply for free and reduced lunch if they qualify.

Each year, NEISD teachers mentor approximately 200 student teachers working toward their degree in education.

Registered nurses (RN) are located at every campus, with an additional licensed vocational nurse (LVN) at each high school.

When fully staffed, our North East Police Department employs 70 officers, 2 detectives, 2 K-9s and a forensic investigator who work daily to ensure a safe and fear-free environment.

For the third year in a row, NEISD was named one of America’s Best Employers by Forbes Magazine, ranking in the top 100.

NEISD’s administrative cost ratio consistently ranks lowest of all districts in Bexar County and is in the top three percent of all districts in the state who keep their costs low.