Over 200,000 people live within the district boundaries. Areas of growth in the community include new subdivisions on the southeast and southwest corners of the district. City and community officials forecast as many as 4,000 new homes within the boundaries of the school district over the next 10 years. The Pasadena Independent School District boasts a vibrant, steadily growing, diverse student population, a broad-based and varied academic program, rising test scores and an impressive array of technology and innovative programs. Elementary students have access to three to six computers in every classroom.
Secondary schools combine classroom computers with extensive computer labs.
Staff Pasadena ISD employs approximately 5,200 staff members, including more than 3,000 teachers, specialists, librarians, counselors, nurses and campus administrators. There are another 2,100 support personal dedicated to providing continuous and effective services to the campuses and parents of the community in an effort to provide a quality education program for all students. Each year, several Pasadena ISD teachers earn state or national recognition for outstanding achievement. The teaching staff of Pasadena schools demonstrates a sincere interest in the success of every student. One quarter of them hold advanced degrees and have an average of 12 years teaching experience.