Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District
| Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District | |
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| United States | |
| District information | |
| Type | Public, Independent school district |
| Superintendent | Jerry D. Hollingsworth |
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| Governing agency | Texas Education Agency |
| Other information | |
| Website | http://www.emsisd.com/ |
The Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District is located in the northwest corner of Tarrant County and includes 73 square miles (190 km2) of land in Saginaw, Blue Mound and formerly Eagle Mountain, and several housing additions in the City of Fort Worth, near Eagle Mountain Lake. Serving more than 18,000 students (a 17% increase over last year), the district consists of 16 elementary schools, six middle schools, five high schools, and a career training center extension campus for high school students.
All campuses in the district are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Texas Education Agency. From kindergarten to high school, diverse special programs are available to support the regular curriculum and to provide for special needs. The district also offers an alternative education to at-risk students through Watson High School's Alternative Discipline Center.