The Waco Independent School District is a mid-sized district serving the many different needs of more than 15,000 students throughout the city. Waco ISD schools offer a family-like atmosphere and small school feel for students ages three through high school.Students may attend their neighborhood school or choose to apply for random lottery selection to one of five magnet schools that encompass all grade levels. Magnet campuses provide a broad range of curriculum including technology, science, fine arts, Montessori, business and engineering. Each school has a unique atmosphere with programs of interest for students.Nationally Certified teachersProfessional Development SchoolsMagnet schoolsDifferentiated InstructionMontessori schoolsGEAR UP partnership with Baylor UniversityLeadership, Education and Development (LEAD) program with Greater Waco Chamber of CommerceEducation Foundation classroom grantsAdopt-A-School partnershipsState-of-the-art athletics complexPerforming arts centersHigh-speed Internet access in every classroomEducational access cable television channelAfter-school childcare