Education is a top priority in Texas. In fact, almost half of the Texas state budget is spent on education. Borger’s outstanding public education programs provide a variety of opportunities for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, including special educational programs, gifted and talented programs, and vocational education.
Borger Independent School District is made up of three elementary schools (Paul Belton Early Childhood Center, Gateway Elementary, and Crockett Elementary), Borger Intermediate School (5th Grade), Borger Middle School (6th-8th Grades), and Borger High School (9th-12th Grades).
The District has a long standing tradition of excellence. In 2002, the BISD was recognized as one of the Best 100 schools in America for music education by the American Music Conference and the National School Boards Association. The District is also very proud of its athletic programs. BISD’s programs are no strangers to state recognition as many of its programs are ranked among the State’s elite programs. In 2004, BISD was home to playoff bound football, basketball, baseball and softball teams. Borger ISD was also home to District 1-3A Boy’s Basketball District Champions and Boy’s Track and Field District Champions.
| School |
# of Schools
|
# of Teachers
|
Grades
|
Enrolled
|
| Elementary |
3
|
81
|
K-4th
|
1213
|
| Intermediate |
1
|
16
|
5th
|
201
|
| Middle |
1
|
33
|
6-8th
|
636
|
| High |
1
|
65
|
9-12th
|
847
|
| Private |
1
|
8
|
K-12th
|
29
|
Student/Teacher Ratio: 13.9/1
Public School Special Programs: 25 different programs
Vo-Tech: Auto Mechanics and Technology, Office Education, Drafting, Industrial Marketing, HSTE/Nursing, Marketing Co-op, Agriculture Mechanics
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Frank Phillips College is recognized as one of the nation’s outstanding community colleges. It offers two years of FPC Signacademic and vocational studies in 50 fields. More than 3,000 students are enrolled annually, with an additional 3,000 students taking one or more of the 300 continuing education programs. In addition, there are eight universities, colleges, and junior colleges within a 150-mile radius of Borger.
Other colleges within commuting distance:
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
