The Austin Independent School District is the heart of public education in Austin, Texas - a city of ideas and innovation that tops the nation's rankings of the best communities in which to work and live. Austin ISD educates more than 74,000 students and embraces 125 diverse school communities in one of the fastest-growing, ever-changing metroplexes in the country. In partnership with parents and our community, AISD's mission is to provide a comprehensive educational experience that is high quality, challenging, and inspires all students to make a positive contribution to society. We partner with world-class universities, innovative businesses and nonprofit organizations and engaged community leaders to prepare our students for college, career and life.