Education
K-12 Education
The mission of Snyder ISD is to equip everyone to pursue excellence every day. SISD, located in Snyder, Texas, serves approximately 2,500 students, employs almost 400 staff members. The district serves students in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade across four different campuses.
From a dual-language program for primary school students to the P-TECH High School, SISD is proud to offer an array of opportunities for both students and educators.
Snyder Primary and Intermediate Schools
Pursuing academic excellence in a nurturing, safe, and innovative environment.
Academics
Snyder Primary and Intermediate Schools are committed to helping each student achieve success. Each campus places a strong emphasis on STEM, inquiry-based learning, and career exploration.
STEM Labs
Both campuses have a dedicated STEM space. These labs are equipped with hands-on materials.
These labs are the perfect area to foster creativity and allow students to extend their knowledge in various ways. Each campus is also home to a student-run greenhouse where students grow and harvest plants.
Dual-Language Program
Snyder ISD offers a unique opportunity for elementary students to learn a second language over six years.
Preparing students to become responsible citizens and disciplined learners in high school and beyond.
Academics
Snyder Junior High School and Responsive Education Solutions offers a rigorous education in the liberal arts and sciences. Students may participate in UIL academic events and regional and state competitions in STEM, History, and more!
Athletics
Seventh and Eighth-grade students may participate in athletics. Golf, volleyball, football, basketball, cross country, tennis, and track are available.
Equipping students for a successful future.
Academics
Snyder High School is a Pathways in Technology Early College High School (PTECH) offering ten pathways allowing students to explore careers.
Students who desire a more challenging academic environment may enroll in honors courses, dual-credit college courses and choose from various robust electives.
Dual Credit College Courses
Students may earn all or some credits required to complete an associate degree. Through the Opportunity Scholarship at Western Texas College, students can earn FREE tuition!
Pre-K - 5th
Snyder Primary and Intermediate Schools
Pursuing academic excellence in a nurturing, safe, and innovative environment.
Academics
Snyder Primary and Intermediate Schools are committed to helping each student achieve success. Each campus places a strong emphasis on STEM, inquiry-based learning, and career exploration.
STEM Labs
Both campuses have a dedicated STEM space. These labs are equipped with hands-on materials.
These labs are the perfect area to foster creativity and allow students to extend their knowledge in various ways. Each campus is also home to a student-run greenhouse where students grow and harvest plants.
Dual-Language Program
Snyder ISD offers a unique opportunity for elementary students to learn a second language over six years.
6th-8th Snyder Junior High School
Preparing students to become responsible citizens and disciplined learners in high school and beyond.
Academics
Snyder Junior High School and Responsive Education Solutions offers a rigorous education in the liberal arts and sciences. Students may participate in UIL academic events and regional and state competitions in STEM, History, and more!
Athletics
Seventh and Eighth-grade students may participate in athletics. Golf, volleyball, football, basketball, cross country, tennis, and track are available.
9th-12th Snyder High School
Equipping students for a successful future.
Academics
Snyder High School is a Pathways in Technology Early College High School (PTECH) offering ten pathways allowing students to explore careers.
Students who desire a more challenging academic environment may enroll in honors courses, dual-credit college courses and choose from various robust electives.
Dual Credit College Courses
Students may earn all or some credits required to complete an associate degree. Through the Opportunity Scholarship at Western Texas College, students can earn FREE tuition!
Higher Education
Snyder has remarkable resources for those pursuing higher education. There are plenty of opportunities for those seeking a degree or aiming to enhance their skill set through certification in their trade.
- High School graduates can look to the future with confidence and much less financial stress since area students can earn free tuition at Western Texas College.
- WTC offers three rewarding opportunity tracks: a two-year degree that segues seamlessly into a four-year university program, a two-year degree that provides immediate career opportunities, and certifications that offer accelerated skills enhancement.
- Located only 86 miles from Snyder, Texas Tech University is the only campus in Texas that is home to a major university, a law school, and a medical school.
- The University’s 37,000 students can choose their academic and career path from TTU’s 12 academic colleges offering programs for more than 150 different undergraduate degrees, 100 graduate degrees, and 50 doctoral degrees.
- A private Christian college located within a short driving distance from Snyder.
- LCU ensures a small, personal class size, a 13:1 student to faculty ratio, outstanding faculty and mentors, over 65 exceptional academic programs, and financial assistance awards to approximately 90% of its students.
- Located in Abilene, McMurry University holds high academic standing while also offering a flourishing social environment for students. McMurry has 40+ clubs and organizations and 21 intercollegiate sports. In addition, students are engaged with the community and average 24,000 hours of annual service.
- 77% of MU’s professors have achieved the highest degree in their academic discipline.
- Abilene’s HSU offers 50 undergraduate degree programs and 15 graduate programs.
- Hardin-Simmons University creates a personal education experience with a ratio of 1 professor for every 12 students.
- ACU is one of the largest private universities in the southwest and offers 164 areas of study, including three doctoral programs.
- Abilene Christian University’s remarkable post-graduate success sets it apart from many area schools. Graduates employed or enrolled in graduate/professional school six months after graduation (2019): 96%.
Western Texas College
- High School graduates can look to the future with confidence and much less financial stress since area students can earn free tuition at Western Texas College.
- WTC offers three rewarding opportunity tracks: a two-year degree that segues seamlessly into a four-year university program, a two-year degree that provides immediate career opportunities, and certifications that offer accelerated skills enhancement.
Texas Tech University
- Located only 86 miles from Snyder, Texas Tech University is the only campus in Texas that is home to a major university, a law school, and a medical school.
- The University’s 37,000 students can choose their academic and career path from TTU’s 12 academic colleges offering programs for more than 150 different undergraduate degrees, 100 graduate degrees, and 50 doctoral degrees.
Lubbock Christian University
- A private Christian college located within a short driving distance from Snyder.
- LCU ensures a small, personal class size, a 13:1 student to faculty ratio, outstanding faculty and mentors, over 65 exceptional academic programs, and financial assistance awards to approximately 90% of its students.
McMurry University
- Located in Abilene, McMurry University holds high academic standing while also offering a flourishing social environment for students. McMurry has 40+ clubs and organizations and 21 intercollegiate sports. In addition, students are engaged with the community and average 24,000 hours of annual service.
- 77% of MU’s professors have achieved the highest degree in their academic discipline.
Hardin-Simmons University
- Abilene’s HSU offers 50 undergraduate degree programs and 15 graduate programs.
- Hardin-Simmons University creates a personal education experience with a ratio of 1 professor for every 12 students.
Abilene Christian University
- ACU is one of the largest private universities in the southwest and offers 164 areas of study, including three doctoral programs.
- Abilene Christian University’s remarkable post-graduate success sets it apart from many area schools. Graduates employed or enrolled in graduate/professional school six months after graduation (2019): 96%.