Central Texas · Texas School District
Northside ISD (NISD)
Northside ISD (NISD) is the largest school district in San Antonio and one of the largest in Texas, with approximately 100,000 students across northwest Bexar County. Serves Helotes, Leon Valley, and northwest SA. Teacher employment verified by NISD HR qualifies for TSAHC Heroes program eligibility. Verified May 19, 2026.
Last verified May 19, 2026
Quick Facts
- Region Central Texas
- Total enrollment (2024) 100,000 Source: tea.texas.gov
- High schools 13
- Dominant UIL mixed Source: uiltexas.org
- TEA rating (2024) Met Standard Source: tea.texas.gov
- Cities served 1
Northside ISD is the largest district serving the San Antonio metro and one of the largest in Texas. The district covers northwest Bexar County, including Helotes, Leon Valley, and most of the I-10 / Loop 1604 corridor north and west of downtown San Antonio. Northside teachers, librarians, counselors, and full-time school staff qualify for the TSAHC Homes for Texas Heroes Program (educator track), which may pair with FHA, VA, USDA, or conventional first mortgages.
NISD’s UIL classification is predominantly 6A across its 13+ high schools, reflecting Bexar’s metro-scale enrollment density. Employment verification for the Heroes program typically comes from NISD’s HR or Benefits department on official letterhead within 1-3 business days. See our Texas Teacher Home Loans guide for occupation-specific details.
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