Robert Lee Independent School District

Robert Lee Independent School District is a public school district based in Robert Lee, Texas, US that covers much of western Coke County.

Robert Lee Independent School District
Address
1323 Hamilton St
, Texas, 76945-9501
United States
District information
TypePublic
GradesPK–12
SuperintendentAaron Hood
Governing agencyTexas Education Agency
Schools1
NCES District ID4837380[1]
Students and staff
Enrollment276 (2022–2023)[1]
Teachers24.37 (on an FTE basis)
Student–teacher ratio11.33
Other information
Websitewww.rlisd.net

Academic achievement

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For the 2021-2022 school year, the school district was given a "B" by the Texas Education Agency.[2]

Schools

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The district has two campuses -

Special programs

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Athletics

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Robert Lee High School plays six-man football.

Controversy

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In July 2024, the ACLU of Texas sent Robert Lee Independent School District a letter, alleging that the district's 2023-2024 dress and grooming code appeared to violate the Texas CROWN Act, a state law which prohibits racial discrimination based on hair texture or styles, and asking the district to revise its policies for the 2024-2025 school year.[3][4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for ROBERT LEE ISD". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  2. ^ "TEA". Texas Education Agency. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
  3. ^ Gross, Kristi (2024-07-24). "ACLU of Texas Finds 51 School Districts Likely Remain in Violation of the CROWN Act". ACLU of Texas. Archived from the original on 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
  4. ^ Leffingwell, Kelsey (2024-07-24). "51 Texas school districts violating CROWN Act, ACLU says". Spectrum News. Archived from the original on 2024-07-25. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
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