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Located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, Arlington is a thriving community with a population of more than 325,000 citizens. This diverse community is also a major tourist destination that is home to major names in the retail, service and manufacturing industries.
Currently, more than 62,000 students are enrolled in the Arlington ISD, making it the 9th largest school district in Texas. The AISD is also the largest employer in Arlington and the third largest in Tarrant County, with a staff of close to 8,000.
Arlington schools prepare students for future employment and higher education through challenging academic programs and extra-curricular activities. Eighty percent of the student body is on an advanced education track, with about 12 percent of those students enrolled in honors courses. The AISD is also home to an award-winning and acclaimed special-education program, which focuses on academic success as well as the development of life skills. A highly qualified, culturally diverse teaching staff supports all academic and extra-curricular programs.
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