Frisco ISD: Complete Family Guide

District Overview

Frisco Independent School District is one of the largest and most academically recognized school districts in Texas, serving a broad swath of North Texas that extends well beyond the city of Frisco itself. The district spans parts of Collin and Denton counties, covering portions of Frisco, northern Plano, and sections of Prosper, McKinney, and Little Elm, making address verification an essential step before any home purchase in the area.

As of the 2024–25 school year, FISD enrolls approximately 66,700 students across 77 campuses: 49 elementary schools, 14 middle schools, and 9 high schools. The district is served by a nine-member elected board of trustees and employs more than 9,000 staff members. Its central offices are located at 5515 Ohio Drive, Frisco, TX 75035.

The district's geographic footprint means that a home address in Frisco, TX does not guarantee Frisco ISD enrollment, and vice versa. Parts of far northern Plano and communities near the Prosper and McKinney borders may be zoned to FISD. Always verify using the TEA School District Locator or FISD's own address lookup tool before making an offer.

TEA Accountability Rating

The Texas Education Agency assigns every school district and campus an annual A–F accountability rating based on three domains. Frisco ISD has held a TEA A rating (score: 90 out of 100) for the 2024–25 school year, sustained across multiple consecutive rating cycles.

What the three domains measure:

• Student Achievement, STAAR test scores, graduation rates, college/career readiness indicators
• School Progress, year-over-year academic growth compared to similar campuses
• Closing the Gaps, performance equity across student demographic groups

A score of 90 places FISD firmly in the A range, which begins at 90 points. The district is notable for maintaining this rating at a scale, 66,000+ students, that most A-rated districts never approach. For families tracking campus-level performance, official ratings for all 77 campuses are published at txschools.gov.

FISD has also earned multiple Distinction Designations from TEA in categories including Academic Achievement in Reading/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Comparative Academic Growth, awarded to the top 25% of districts in each category statewide.

Academic Performance

Graduation Rate

Frisco ISD's four-year graduation rate is 95.2% (as of October 2025, TEA four-year longitudinal rate). The district consistently outperforms both state and national averages. Nearly all graduating seniors complete at least one college credit, through dual enrollment with Collin College, AP exams, or IB coursework, before leaving high school.

Advanced Placement & International Baccalaureate

Every Frisco ISD high school offers AP courses, and several campuses host dedicated IB programs. The district's AP participation and pass rates rank among the highest in Collin County. Specific IB Diploma Programmes are offered at designated campuses (see Campuses section below). Dual credit enrollment through Collin College is available district-wide, allowing students to earn college credit while in high school at no cost under the state's Texas College Credit Program.

College & Career Readiness

FISD tracks "College, Career, and Military Readiness" (CCMR) as required by TEA. The district's CCMR rate, the percentage of graduates who complete at least one indicator of readiness, is among the highest for large Texas districts. Indicators include AP/IB exam scores of 3 or above, dual enrollment completions, and industry certifications through CTE programs.

STAAR Proficiency

District-wide STAAR proficiency rates (students performing at "Approaches Grade Level" or above) are available by campus at txschools.gov. FISD consistently scores above state averages across all tested subjects. The district reports math and reading proficiency scores publicly through its annual accountability reporting cycle.

Campus Highlights

With 77 campuses, every school in FISD has its own culture and specialty focus. The following are among the most prominent for relocating families, particularly at the high school level, where program choices most significantly affect a student's trajectory.

Elementary and middle school assignments are determined by address. FISD maintains a campus locator at friscoisd.org. For the most current campus information including enrollment caps and specialty programs, contact FISD's enrollment department directly.

Special Programs

Special Education & Support Services

Frisco ISD provides special education and related services to eligible students ages 3–21 under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Services are delivered across the least restrictive environment continuum, from full inclusion in general education classrooms to specialized campus placements depending on the Individualized Education Program (IEP).

Support services include speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, ARD (Admissions, Review, and Dismissal) facilitation, behavioral support, and transition planning for secondary students. Families new to FISD with a student who has an existing IEP from another district should contact the Special Education department promptly, Texas law requires districts to either adopt the current IEP or convene a new ARD meeting within 30 days of enrollment.

For Section 504 accommodations (students who do not qualify for special education but require formal accommodations under the Rehabilitation Act), contact the campus 504 Coordinator. FISD also offers dyslexia testing and intervention services at all campuses.

Athletics & Extracurriculars

Frisco ISD competes in the University Interscholastic League (UIL) at Class 6A, the highest UIL classification, across all nine high schools. The district regularly produces UIL state qualifiers and champions in football, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, swimming, and cross country.

Beyond the major sports, FISD offers a full range of UIL competitive activities including Academic Decathlon, One Act Play, Debate, Science Olympiad, and Math Olympiad. Student activity options at the high school level typically include 50+ clubs per campus, student government, National Honor Society chapters, and specialty clubs aligned to CTE pathways (DECA, FBLA, HOSA, SkillsUSA).

FISD's fine arts programs participate in UIL competitions separately from athletics, band, orchestra, choir, and theatre all compete at the 6A level, with multiple programs consistently advancing to state. The district's investment in performing arts facilities is notable, with dedicated fine arts complexes at most high school campuses.

School Choice Within the District

Open Enrollment Transfers

Frisco ISD has limited open enrollment capacity for students who reside outside district boundaries. Inter-district transfers (from within FISD boundaries to a different campus than the address-assigned campus) require an application and are subject to campus capacity. Intra-district transfers are not guaranteed and must be renewed annually.

Magnet / Specialty Programs

Access to IB programs requires meeting the host campus's application criteria. GT identification determines access to dedicated GT services. CTE specialty programs at the high school level may involve application or audition processes for certain pathways (e.g., fine arts, health science).

Virtual / Online Options

FISD offers a virtual learning option for eligible students, FISD Online, with synchronous and asynchronous coursework options. Students must maintain enrollment within FISD to access virtual courses. Contact FISD's Curriculum & Instruction department for eligibility requirements and course availability.

Charter School Context

Charter schools operating within or near the Frisco area, including Harmony, KIPP, and Uplift campuses, are state-funded alternatives that accept students regardless of home address. These are separate from FISD and have their own application and lottery processes.

District Finances

Tax Rate

Frisco ISD's 2024 certified total tax rate is $1.03 per $100 of assessed value (Texas Comptroller). This comprises the Maintenance & Operations (M&O) rate and the Interest & Sinking (I&S) rate. The I&S component reflects bond debt service, FISD has passed multiple bond packages over the past two decades to fund new campus construction and facility upgrades to keep pace with enrollment growth.

For a home assessed at $600,000, the FISD tax levy is approximately $6,180 per year at this rate, before any exemptions. Texas homeowners with a homestead exemption receive a $100,000 reduction on their assessed value for school district taxes (increased to $100,000 by HB 3, effective 2023), which meaningfully reduces the effective tax burden.

Per-Pupil Expenditure

Frisco ISD's per-pupil expenditure is publicly reported through the TEA's PEIMS financial data and the federal NCES Common Core of Data. As a large, growing district, FISD receives the state Basic Allotment per student plus various adjustments for bilingual education, special education, and other weighted factors. Current per-pupil expenditure data is available at txschools.gov.

Bond History

FISD has a history of passing voter-approved bond packages to fund the construction of new campuses, stadium upgrades, and technology infrastructure. The district's rapid enrollment growth, adding thousands of students annually at its peak, required continuous capital investment. Families should understand that I&S tax rates in growing districts like Frisco reflect this ongoing construction debt.

Enrollment: New Families

How to Enroll

New student enrollment for Frisco ISD is completed online through the district's enrollment portal at friscoisd.org. The process requires:

• Proof of residency, lease agreement or deed/closing disclosure (two documents may be required)
• Birth certificate, for first-time Texas enrollees
• Immunization records, Texas-required vaccines (Tdap, meningococcal, etc.)
• Previous school records, transcript, IEP if applicable, standardized test scores
• Proof of custody, if applicable

Mid-Year Transfers

FISD accepts mid-year enrollments year-round. Families relocating with an offer letter but not yet a signed lease may contact FISD's enrollment department to understand timing options. It is advisable to initiate enrollment within the first week of establishing Texas residency to avoid delays in campus placement.

Pre-K Enrollment

FISD offers Pre-K programs for income-eligible, at-risk, or limited English proficiency students at designated campuses. Private Pre-K is available through some elementary feeder schools. Contact FISD's Early Childhood department for the most current Pre-K eligibility criteria and campus availability.

Gifted Identification

Newly enrolled students are assessed for GT services after initial enrollment. The process typically takes 4–6 weeks. If your child is identified as gifted in another state, bring all available documentation, FISD's GT department will review prior assessment records as part of its multi-criteria identification process.

How This District Compares

Relocating families rarely evaluate a single district in isolation. Here's how this district stacks up against the two to three alternatives families most commonly cross-shop, framed around the factors that actually drive the decision.

Tax rates are 2025 certified totals per $100 assessed value. Enrollment figures are approximate. TEA grades reflect the most recent published accountability cycle. Always verify current data at txschools.gov and the Texas Comptroller's website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sources

• Texas Education Agency, 2024 & 2025 A–F Accountability Ratings: txschools.gov (accessed May 2026)
• Frisco ISD, District Overview & Facts & Figures: friscoisd.org (accessed May 2026)
• Frisco ISD, Class of 2025 Graduation Rate: friscoisd.org (TEA four-year longitudinal rate, released October 2025)
• Niche.com, Frisco ISD District Profile: niche.com (captured May 2026)
• GreatSchools.org, Frisco ISD Profile: greatschools.org (accessed May 2026)
• Texas Comptroller, 2024 School District Tax Rates: comptroller.texas.gov
• International Baccalaureate Organization, Authorized Schools: ibo.org (accessed May 2026)