Families residing on the Bolivar Peninsula have access to educational institutions that cater to various grade levels, ensuring comprehensive learning opportunities for school-aged children.
High Island Independent School District (HIISD)
Serving the eastern portion of the peninsula, including the unincorporated communities of Caplen, Gilchrist, and High Island, HIISD offers education from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.
High Island School: Located at 2113 6th Street, High Island, TX 77623, this institution provides a cohesive educational experience for all grade levels. The school operates on a traditional academic calendar, typically from August to May. School bus transportation is available for students within the district’s boundaries.
Galveston Independent School District (GISD)
The western portion of the Bolivar Peninsula, encompassing communities such as Port Bolivar and Crystal Beach, falls under GISD’s jurisdiction.
Ball High School: High school students (grades 9-12) from the peninsula attend Ball High School, located on Galveston Island. While GISD offers a “Schools of Choice” model, allowing parents to apply to any school within the district, school bus transportation to Ball High School is not provided for Bolivar Peninsula residents.
Crenshaw Elementary and Middle School: Situated in Crystal Beach, this school serves students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. The academic year aligns with a traditional calendar, running from August to May. GISD provides school bus transportation exclusively for Bolivar Peninsula residents attending Crenshaw K-8.
Additional Information
Academic Calendar: Both districts follow a traditional academic calendar, with classes commencing in August and concluding in May.
Transportation: HIISD offers bus services for students within its district. GISD provides bus transportation for Bolivar Peninsula residents attending Crenshaw K-8 but does not extend this service to Ball High School students from the peninsula.
School Choice: GISD’s “Schools of Choice” initiative permits parents to apply to any school within the district, subject to availability. However, transportation services are limited to specific schools.
For families on the Bolivar Peninsula, these educational institutions offer a range of programs and services to support student development across all grade levels.