History and Current Statistics
The school district began in 1882 and included the community schools of Biry, Blackcreek, BigFoot, and Shookville, prior to consolidation. Presently, the district covers an area of 237 square miles and has an enrollment of approximately 1,929 students, housed on four campuses.

Demographics
An elected Board of seven trustees governs the Devine Independent School District, and DISD is the largest employer in the city of Devine. The school district is located 32 miles south of San Antonio, Texas in the southeastern tip of Medina County and encompasses the city of Devine, which includes 192 square miles and an estimated population of 4,140. The District and the city of Devine are governed independently with each having individual taxing authority. The nearest large city is San Antonio, which provides employment for some of our more mobile residents. However, our geographical location on the poorest side of San Antonio restricts opportunities for many residents and our school children as well as limits business infrastructure in Devine, thus reducing our tax base and employment opportunities.

Devine ISD serves approximately 1,900 students on four campuses. Our district includes 1 elementary campus (EE-grade2), 1 intermediate campus (Grades 3-5), 1 middle school (Grades 6-8), and 1 high school campus (Grades 9-12). Additionally, DISD contracts with 4 other school districts for AEP services at a near-by coop Alternative School. Our district also operates a Parent Learning Network for training and instruction to parents and community members during the school day and after school. Our schools strive to provide a community-school link to enhance student success. We have a long history of community involvement and pride in our school system. DISD is proud of our successes and the closeness of our ethnically-diverse community.

Average Class Size:
Elementary 20 students per teacher
Intermediate 20 students per teacher
Middle School 21 students per teacher
High School 15 students per teacher

Devine ISD provides a learning environment that ensures quality education. The district balances dynamic curriculum and cooperative partnership with parents and community, prepares students for changes and challenges of the future and empowers them to pursue productive and fulfilling lives. Our district goal is to reach "TEA Exemplary" rating. During the past few years, we received TEA Gold Acknowledgement Awards for outstanding performance on the TAKS Tests in a number of areas. Devine ISD received a number of Gold Acknowledgement Awards for 20% or more students scoring “Commended” on the TAKS Test. Additional Awards included: a 96% Attendance Award for Devine Middle School and the Gold Performance Acknowledgement Award for having 60% or more graduates on the Recommended High School Program or the Distinguished Achievement Program at Devine High School.

Staff - Teacher Experience
Bachelor’s Degree 76.9%
Master’s Degree 22.4%
43.5% of staff has over 11 years of teaching experience

Devine High School has a long and proud tradition in both UIL athletics and academics. There were a number of state winners or state qualifiers from Devine High School in 2008. Devine High School had the 3-A State Champion in UIL Extemporaneous Speech in May 2008. Also the Devine FFA Tractor Team won the state tractor competition at the Houston Stock Show. Other state qualifiers included: a state track qualifier and three state golf qualifiers who attended the state UIL athletic competition in 2008. Two teachers at the Devine High School received the state UIL Denius Award for Outstanding UIL Academic or Athletic Sponsorship. The Devine High School has won the District UIL Championship 36 out 43 years. The High School Literary Teams have competed at the State UIL contest 5 of the last 10 years. The Devine High School’s One Act Play has won the District UIL championship 13 of 19 years and competed at the State level 1 year. Prior to 2005, the Devine High School band has received ten consecutive Division 1 ratings in UIL marching contests and has many students to advance to area, regional and state in solo and ensemble.

In athletics, the Devine High School has 2 State Volleyball Championships and one 3-time State Track champion. At the district level the football; volleyball, softball, basketball, golf and track teams have combined for numerous District Championships. The softball team has competed at the state level two years and the baseball team has advanced to the playoffs numerous times. In the career and technology programs, our BPA Chapter has had one national champion and the FFA Chapter had the State FFA president in 1997. The FCCLA Chapter has had several regional and state officers in the past. DHS has had a state FCCLA officer in 2005-06 and another will serve in 2008-09 as well as compete at the national level.

The Devine Middle School and Elementary school also have won many District UIL Championships. The Devine Middle School Math and Science Team, TMSCA, had 15 state qualifiers in 2008. All schools participate in the Safe and Drug-Free Program.

Devine ISD offers an outstanding comprehensive instructional public education program from pre-kindergarten through grade 12. All schools in the District are accredited by the Texas Education Agency. Along with the regular curriculum, Devine offers a gifted and talented program, advanced placement, career and technology program, dual credit, special services for children from birth to 22 years and a Bilingual/English as a Second Language instructional program. Every school has certified physical education and music teachers, as well as a counselor. The District has 2 full time RNs and 1 full time medical assistant to serve the students.

The high school has 7 computer labs and the middle school has 3 computer labs. At all campuses the classrooms have at least two or more computers with networking capabilities, connected to the Internet. All classrooms have at least three data drops.

The elementary school(K-2) and the intermediate school(3-5)both have two computer labs. During the 1998-1999 school year the elementary and intermediate schools were networked to the high school and are now connected to the Internet. During the 2000-2001 school year the district implemented a wireless Wide Area Network. In 2002 the district implemented a voice over IP network for the district. In 2005-06 there will be a new overland fiber run on current city utility poles between the elementary campuses and high school. We are currently completing negotiations for this fiber run.

Board of Trustees
Cindy Morales - President
Wayde Anderson - Vice-President
Eva Marquis - Secretary
Carl Brown - Member
Dwayne Gardner - Member
Henry Moreno - Member
Nancy Pepper - Member

Administration
Linda McAnelly - Superintendent
Byron McAdams - Assistant Superintendent
Glenda Allen - Director of Special Programs
Debbie McCormick - Business Manager
Rick Rodriguez - Director of Special Education
Mike Lawson - High School Principal
Melissa Welstead - Assistant High School Principal
Lori Marek - Middle School Principal
Rhonnie Lester - Assistant Middle School Principal
Scott Sostarich - Intermediate Principal
Brenda Gardner - Ciavarra Elementary Principal