About Our School
Mission Statement
As an inclusive family of diverse voices, our mission is to inspire and prepare all Mustangs for excellence in life by ensuring innovative, relevant
learning experiences that maximize each person’s potential.
Exemplary Programs
Comprehensive Pre-AP/AP Program
Dual Enrollment college credit courses
Competitive Athletics Program in a wide range of sports
Award-winning Fine Arts Program
Comprehensive School Counseling Program
Recognized Academic Decathlon Program
Electronic Publishing Journalism Program
“Grow Your Own Teacher” – Elementary Teaching Internships
Mock Trial
Freshman Transition Program—”Starting Off Strong”
School Recognitions
“Met Standard” rating from Texas Education Agency with Distinction
in Mathematics, Science, English Language Arts and Post-Secondary
Readiness for 2018
One of the top public high schools by the Washington Post
CREST Award (for excellence in Counseling Program)
Newsweek Top U.S. High School
US News and World Report Best High Schools
College Readiness Center for Educational Achievement—High Performing School
ACT College Readiness Award
Texas Business Education Coalition Honor Roll
RISD Board of Trustees Silver Cup Community Outreach Award
