About Us
About the District
Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District serves approximately 24,000 students in Baytown and Highlands, spanning approximately 134 square miles, just 30 miles east of Houston. The district includes 30 schools: six high schools (three traditional, two specialty, and one alternative), six junior schools, 16 elementary schools, and a virtual school serving grades 4-12.
Our Mission and Vision
Goose Creek CISD’s mission is “Developing the Whole Child.” Goose Creek CISD develops and enhances each learner’s intellectual, social and emotional well-being facilitated by a highly qualified team committed to Growth, Community, Collaboration, Innovation, Success and Determination.
The district’s vision states, “We empower every student with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in a global community.” Goose Creek CISD has identified five major goals in its strategic plan that focus on the following areas: academic performance, community engagement, operational excellence, organizational development and financial stewardship.
Core Values
Goose Creek CISD is committed to:
- Preparing all students for college and career readiness with the ability to build collaborative relationships, lead dynamically, communicate skillfully, and think critically.
- Providing a safe and secure environment for all students and staff, including physical, social, and emotional development and support.
- Building partnerships with families and the community to support our schools in a meaningful way.
- Creating a culture of mutual respect, dignity, and transparency to build trust with each other and those we serve.
- Providing every student with equitable access to high-quality instruction, supports, facilities, and other educational resources, even when this means differentiating resource allocation.
History of Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District
The Goose Creek Independent School District was organized in 1919 and served the tri-cities of Pelly, Goose Creek and Baytown. These communities came together as one under the name of Baytown in 1948. The community flourished economically due to local success in the oil industry. In 1954, Goose Creek ISD consolidated with Cedar Bayou ISD to form Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District. The district launched its first building program in 1921 with the passing of a $200,000 bond issue for the purchase of land and construction of five schools.